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2006 Infiniti Q45 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2006 Infiniti Q45 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Q45 years?

Q45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted49 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 33 complaints1991: 49 complaints1992: 34 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 47 complaints1995: 8 complaints1996: 8 complaints1997: 13 complaints1998: 16 complaints1999: 10 complaints2000: 13 complaints2001: 5 complaints2002: 29 complaints2003: 20 complaints2004: 14 complaints2005: 5 complaints2006: 0 complaints
Q45 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2006 Infiniti Q45 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V395000LightingOctober 13, 2006 · 1,863 units

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STOP LAMP AND REFLEX REFLECTOR REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE CRASHES, INJURIES AND DEATHS BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY, AND BY ENHANCING THE CONSPICUITY OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PUBLIC ROADS SO THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS PERCEIVED AND THEIR SIGNALS UNDERSTOOD, BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND IN DARKNESS OR OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

2006 Infiniti Q45 — common questions

Is the 2006 Infiniti Q45 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Infiniti Q45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Infiniti Q45. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti Q45 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Q45 years to avoid are 1991, 1994, 1992, 1990. The cleanest record among Q45 years belongs to 2006.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.