2004 Infiniti Q45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Infiniti Q45, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Infiniti Q45
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags: side/window
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.
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.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger vehicles, the brake lamp switch may malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch. The recall began on october 25, 2004. Owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Infiniti Q45 have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,355 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* 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 manufacture”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2019 · Structure
“Tl* 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 veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2017 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Infiniti Q45. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 22 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Infiniti Q45 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti Q45 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 28 |
| 1991 Infiniti Q45 | 2 | 34 |
| 1992 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 28 |
| 1993 Infiniti Q45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 0 | 30 |
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 Infiniti Q45 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 Infiniti Q45 | 3 | 12 |
| 1998 Infiniti Q45 | 3 | 14 |
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 20 |
| 2003 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 12 |
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 Infiniti Q45 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Infiniti Q45
How do I know if my 2004 Infiniti Q45 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Infiniti Q45; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V497000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.