2005 Infiniti Q45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Infiniti Q45, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the stop lamp and reflex reflector requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 16, 2007. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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Latch strap (child seat)
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power rear seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified ones to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Infiniti Q45 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,650 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When cruise control is set, and the need to pass or speed up is required, if you press the gas pedal to the floor the car takes off and *then stops responding and drops back to set cruise control spee”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2019 · Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti q45. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her passenger side. The air bags did not deploy and the front driver's seat twisted”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2012 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 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 2005 Infiniti Q45
How do I know if my 2005 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 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 05V374000).
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.