Model year record

2003 Infiniti Q45

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 20 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V079000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,349
Reported to NHTSA
2012-02-28
Owners notified
2012-03-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine694,000 mi
Electrical system3100,000 mi
Steering392,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2110,202 mi
Engine and engine cooling161,000 mi
Power train1186,241 mi
Seat belts1
Service brakes1110,202 mi
Service brakes, electric140,100 mi
Vehicle speed control1186,241 mi

The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times 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.