1997 Infiniti Q45 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Infiniti Q45.

19961998
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1997 Infiniti Q45 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Airbags

#31 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Infiniti Q45.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1997 Infiniti Q45 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1997 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1997 Infiniti Q45 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1997 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Infiniti Q45 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti Q45 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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