Model year record

2001 Infiniti Q45

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 6 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V098000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,600
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-19
Owners notified
2003-04-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Safety risk

IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: webbing: stitching2295,000 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system154,326 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Vehicle speed control1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.