2002 Infiniti Q45 Problems
The 2002 Infiniti Q45 has 22 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with engine problems and headlight failures as top issues. Based on 22 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
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This 2002 Infiniti Q45 has 22 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2002 Infiniti Q45 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2002 Infiniti Q45 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
INFINITI Q45 2002 has 22 NHTSA complaints, with engine problems (5) and headlight failures (4) as top issues. One recall exists. Low complaint volume suggests moderate reliability, but pre-purchase inspection is advised. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Q45
- Model year
- 2002
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 22
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 23
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2002 Infiniti Q45 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Wheel Issues
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Headlight/Taillight Failures, Wheel Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2002 Infiniti Q45?
The 2002 Infiniti Q45 may be worth considering for buyers who prioritize luxury features and are willing to inspect for common issues. However, the low confidence level means these findings are tentative, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.
Engine problems and headlight failures are the most reported issues, which could lead to costly repairs or safety hazards if not addressed.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious luxury buyers who can handle potential repairs and have access to a trusted mechanic.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking maximum reliability or who cannot afford unexpected repairs should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2002 Infiniti Q45
Inspection Focus
- Inspect engine for signs of problems (e.g., unusual noises, leaks).
- Check headlights and taillights for proper operation.
- Examine wheels for damage or wear.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and electrical systems.
- Have a mechanic inspect engine, headlights, and wheels before purchase.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or wheel issues.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2002 Infiniti Q45 shows a low complaint volume but notable patterns in engine problems (5 complaints) and headlight/taillight failures (4 complaints). With only 1 recall and 1 crash-related complaint, the data suggests moderate reliability concerns but limited severity. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, the 2002 Q45 has a low complaint count, but data for other years is not available for direct comparison.
Recall context: The single recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase.
- Engine problems account for 5 of 22 total complaints.
- Headlight/taillight failures account for 4 complaints.
- Only 1 crash-related complaint was reported.
- Engine Problems (5 complaints)
- Headlight/Taillight Failures (4 complaints)
- Wheel Issues (3 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2002 Infiniti Q45 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, WITH THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAKING. I HAD TO FILL THEM WITH AIR ALL THE TIME, HAD THEM CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES, AND HAD TO HAVE THE RIMS CLEANED AND REGROUND, ETC., TRYING TO DETERMINE AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AFTER INCREDIBLE AGGRAVATION, WE FINALLY…
MY CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN AGAIN WHEN I GOT HOME. ONE TIME IT HAD A P0340 CODE FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND I CHANGED IT THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF IN …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL…
WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TAKINGS GRANDKIDS HOME AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO START AGAIN BUT IT STAYED ON ONLY LONG THOUGH FOR ME TO GET IT ON THE SHOULDER. WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS WRECK. IT IS ONLY BY THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THE HARNESS UNDERNEATH DRIVER SEAT NEEDED TO BE RE…
I AM NOT ABLE TO FILL MY GAS TANK VIA A STANDARD FUEL STATION PUMP. I HAVE TO MANUALLY INSERT A FUNNEL TO FILL MY GAS TANK WHICH TAKES ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO PERFORM. *TR
HAVE HAD 3 HID HEADLIGHT ACTUATOR/BALLAST FAILURES, LEADING TO INOPERATIVE LAMPS (TWO LEFT SIDE, ONE RIGHT SIDE). THE BALLAST IS A HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER THAT DRIVES THE DISCHARGE LAMPS. OCCURRENCES AT 24K, 95K, AND 105K MILES. CAR ONLY HAS 110K. FIRST FAILURE REPLACED UNDE…
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR. TROUBLE ORIGINALLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, HAS RESURFACED. DEALER STATES ELECTRICAL PROBLEM NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AS WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. *TR
IN MARCH 2008 MY 2002 INFINITI Q45 WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED FROM FAYETTEVILLE, NC TO INFINITI DEALER IN RALEIGH, NC. THEY R/R STARTER ASSY TO RESOLVE ISSUE AT NO CHARGE, OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE. ON 5/15/08 MY CAR WOULD NOT START, HAD IT TOWED FROM FAYETTEVILLE TO INFINITI DE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER SEAT BUTTON USED TO MOVE THE SEAT BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS STOPPED WORKING. THE SEAT WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS LATER, THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT LEANED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVIN…
RECALL WAS NEVER PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
RIGHT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOSE PRESSURE, AS MUCH AS 5 PSI IN ONE MILE OF FREEWAY DRIVING. I KEPT STOPPING TO AIR UP TIRE, CONFIRMING LOW PRESSURE WITH ACCURATE BOURDON TUBE-TYPE GAUGE. AFTER FOUR STOPS TO AIR UP, PROBLEM QUIT. WHEN I REACHED DESTINATION CITY, SET UP SE…
1 - THERE IS UP TO A TWO SECOND DELAY WHEN QUICK ACCELERATION IS REQUIRED. AT TIMES IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED. 2 - THE VEHICLE OFTEN WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW THE VEHICLE ON A HILL. I COULD BE IN 5TH GEAR AT AROUND ONLY 1800 RPM, AND WHEN I DOWNSHIFT TWIC…
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE INFINITY CSR THAT BASED ON THEIR RECORDS, THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR WELD RECALL 03V455000 WASN'T PERFORMED. PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL BREPAIRSPERFORMED AND WAS T…
CONSUMER AND THE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT ENGINE WAS CONSUMING 2 AND A HALF QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 4400 MILES. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD BRAKE ROTORS PROBLEMS. *AK WHEN THE SECOND OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WAS DONE FOR 33000 MILES THE VEHICLE USED ONE AND A HALF QUARTS OF OIL. HEAVY BLUE …
A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE OF MY 2002 INFINITI Q45 (UNDER 4000 MILES)DURING AN EXTENDED ROAD TRIP, I LOST ALL CONTROLS ON MY A/C AND AUDIO SYSTEMS.IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, I ALSO LOST CONTROL OF MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM. AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE CAR, THE SYSTEMS WERE RE- …
MY "2002" INFINITI AUTOMOBILE MODEL Q45 WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER AUTO WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH AN INTERSTATE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. MY CAR WAS MOVING AT THE TIME AND I WAS DRIVING. THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION BROKE EITHER MY SEAT BACK OR ITS ELECTRIC OPERATING ASSEMBLY TO THE EXTENT T…
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH LCD INFORMATION THAT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE; SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE REMOTE TIRE PRESSURE-SENSING SYSTEM. IT TOOK TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP, A TOTAL OF FIVE DAYS, AND A LOT OF TIME WITH THE MECHA…
VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF THE SHORT RANGE THAT THE NORMAL HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE. *PH (NAR) TRANSFERED TO RULEMAKING *CB
VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE SHORT DISTANCE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE CAR MEETS GO…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
Safety recalls
2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. The single recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Questions
2002 Infiniti Q45 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2002 Infiniti Q45 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 22 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2002 Infiniti Q45 may be worth considering for buyers who prioritize luxury features and are willing to inspect for common issues. However, the low confidence level means these findings are tentative, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Infiniti Q45?▾
#1: Engine Problems (5 complaints). #2: Headlight/Taillight Failures (4 complaints). #3: Wheel Issues (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Infiniti Q45?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Infiniti Q45?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2002 Infiniti Q45, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 22 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2002 Infiniti Q45. A major recall area is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The single recall indicates a known issue that should be verified as repaired before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2002 Infiniti Q45?▾
The 2002 Infiniti Q45 may be worth considering for buyers who prioritize luxury features and are willing to inspect for common issues. However, the low confidence level means these findings are tentative, and a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. Engine problems and headlight failures are the most reported issues, which could lead to costly repairs or safety hazards if not addressed. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Q45 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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