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2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls and problems

The 2002 Infiniti Q45 has 1 safety recall and 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
20
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Recall 03V-455: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Nov 17, 2003 · 630,000 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.

Risk: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(S), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(S). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2002 Infiniti Q45 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Wheels3
Exterior Lighting3
Tires3
Air Bags3
Seats2
Electrical System2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Parking Brake1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
  • Wheels › Rim — 1
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 63,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Infiniti Q45 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 60,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 2019
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 tracked the problem down to cracks in the valve stems. The valve stems contained the air pressure sensors and were expensive to replace, parts were as much as $135 or so each, plus labor, which could be $200 or more, and then all the tire pressure sensors had to be re-set - I think the term was recalibrated or…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 115,000 miles · reported May 9, 2017
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 the middle of driving.
Air Bags · at 90,000 miles · reported May 26, 2015
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 failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 85,341 miles · reported Feb 10, 2015
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 grace of god and functional hazard lights that we and other vehicles weren't injured. We had to be towed because we were too far from an exit to risk trying to drive it any further!
Air Bags · at 134,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2014
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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Infiniti Q45: 03V-455 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Infiniti Q45?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by wheels (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 63,000 miles.

Are Infiniti recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.