2004 Infiniti Q45 recalls and problems

The 2004 Infiniti Q45 has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Infiniti Q45 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Recall 12V-079: Air Bags

Reported Feb 28, 2012 · 1,349 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 04V-497: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 13, 2004 · 96 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.

Risk: If this occurs, the brake lights will not illuminate when the brake is applied, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2004 Infiniti Q45 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine	2
Steering	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Seats	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 2
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 42,173 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 2004 Infiniti Q45 complaints

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

Structure · reported Jan 31, 2019

The contact owns a 2004 infiniti q45. The contact stated that the vehicle's frame was corroded. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (Steering, suspension). The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact kept the vehicle parked and had not driven it in over two years. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine · at 111,000 miles · reported May 8, 2017

The contact owns a 2004 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine stalled while the service engine soon warning light and another unknown light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

Engine · at 95,000 miles · reported Sep 23, 2014

I was driving and dashboard lights came on, then vehicle cut off on the highway. I assumed it was a bad alternator, but it was a defective crank sensor.

Electrical System · at 37,600 miles · reported Jan 11, 2012

My low beam headlamp system has now failed at two separate times, both during nighttime driving. The first was on november 2, 2009, at 37,600 miles, the left HID ballast failed; nissan repaired the failure under warranty although its time-portion had expired. The second failure was at 47,600 miles on december 1, 2011. Nissan/infiniti consumer affairs were told and acknowledged that mileage warranty was no-where-near expired - but time had - yet, talked as though they would help with the repair. The quid-pro-quo was that I get an infiniti dealer to verify problem and cost to repair. At my cost…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 1,000 miles · reported Aug 12, 2005

Dt:the consumers vehicle has a cruise control that has a chip that if a car gets too close to it slows down. When driving on the highway and somebody cuts the consumer off it feels like someone stepped on the brake due to an abrupt drop in speed. Contacted manufacturer, they said can't separate them because it only shuts down cruise control or it goes into the icc. The dealership says they had many complaints, but manufacturer says it is not a problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Infiniti Q45: 12V-079 (air bags), 04V-497 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Infiniti Q45?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 42,173 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.