2003 Infiniti Q45 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Infiniti Q45; the most frequently affected component is air bags — side/window. Owners filed 14 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints14

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Side/windowCampaign 12V079000 · 28 Feb 2012

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 infiniti q45 vehicles. A wiring connector for the seat mounted airbag may experience increased electrical resistance, resulting in the non-deployment of the side air bags.

Risk: Non-deployment of side air bags could increase the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wiring connector, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine6 · 50%

Electrical system3 · 25%

Steering3 · 25%

Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 17%

Service brakes2 · 17%

Engine and engine cooling1 · 8%

Power train1 · 8%

Vehicle speed control1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti q45. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft position sensor failed…
Engine · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2003 infiniti q45 repeatedly stalls [so far, 15+ times] and often will not restart [10+ times]. With my family and me in the car, the stalling of the car puts us repeatedly in jeopardy of a rear-end collision or vandalism or bodily injury in dangerous areas. The car is properly maintained on its service schedule.…
Electrical system · May 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Start car first thing in the am. Driving normal. Within 5 miles engine shuts off without warning. Loose all power. No code appears. Auto will not start. Finally starts after 5 or 6 tries. This problem has continued to occur every two or three days over the last six months. But auto starts immediately after. Auto and…
Engine · Sep 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti q45. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning and all power was lost. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not…
Engine and engine cooling · Aug 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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