Model year record

2004 Infiniti Q45

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 14 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V497000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
96
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-13
Owners notified
2004-10-25

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS 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
Electrical system342,173 mi
Engine295,000 mi
Exterior lighting237,600 mi
Steering295,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control21,000 mi
Seats142,173 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic142,173 mi
Structure: body1

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 3 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.