1999 Infiniti Q45 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Infiniti Q45 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Infiniti Q45.

Most common 1999 Infiniti Q45 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	3
Structure	2
Wheels	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Suspension	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2014-04-09, Suspension
LEFT FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SENDING BROKEN SPRING END INTO TIRE RIPPING THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE OUT. BLOWOUT CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING WHILE IN THE PROCESS SENT VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR

2007-05-08, Structure
WHILE CHECKING THE OIL IN THE 1999 Q45 INFINITI THE HOOD SUDDENLY FELL AND SLAMMED CLOSED. THIS HAPPENED IN JANUARY 2007 ,AND AGAIN MARCH 2007. ALL THREE TIMES I HAD TURNED AWAY MOMENTARILY AND WAS NOT INJURED. SINCE THE EXPERIENCE IN APRIL I NOW CARRY A PROP STICK AS A PRECAUTION. THE PROBLEM APPEARED INTERMITTENT AND DEPEND ON THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER IT WAS THE MORE LIKELY IT WOULD HAPPEN. SINCE THIS FIRST OCCURRENCE I HAVE SEARCHED FOR AFTER MARKET PARTS TO REPLACE THE LIFT SUPPORTS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND ANY RESOURCE. THE AFTERMARKET PARTS WERE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR Q45 HOODS UP TO AND INCLUDING 1996 MODELS. I DID NOT KNOW IF DEALER PARTS WERE AVAILABLE BECAUSE MY S

2006-08-02, Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 20 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WERE MAINTAINED WELL AT 35PSI. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.

2006-01-10, Wheels
1999 INFINITY Q-45 WHEELS HAVE A CASTING DEFECT THAT DEVELOPS CRACKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. *TS THE WHEELS ARE THE SAME AS THE 2000 Q45 WHICH WAS RECALLED (03V-098). THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 100000 MILES THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. *NM

2005-09-07, Tires
MY CAR A 1999 INFINITI Q45 HAS 4 CONTINENTAL TIRES. THESE WERE PURCHASED LAST YEAR AND HAS BEEN USED FOR ABOUT 6000 MILES. ON TUESDAY AUGUST 30 THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND EVENTUALLY OVERTURN. IS IT NORMAL WITH A STEEL BELTED RADIAL FOR THE THREAD SURFACE TO COME COMPLETELY OFF THE SIDEWALL. THE AFFECTED TIRE IS IN 3 PIECES WITH THE WALLS ON THE RIM AND THE TREAD COMPLETELY CUT OFF BUT STILL IN A CIRCLE. *NM

1999 Infiniti Q45 questions

Does the 1999 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Infiniti Q45 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Infiniti Q45?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (3), Structure (2), Wheels (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Infiniti Q45 has been fixed?

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