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2001 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
4
Latest campaign
Mar 19, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Wheels1Mar 19, 2003
03V098000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 19, 2003Latest campaign
Mar 19, 200303V098000

Wheels

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V098000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V098000 · Mar 19, 2003
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component4

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
4Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system250000
Child seat125000
Vehicle speed control125100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “Tl* - the contact stated that during 2006 they replaced the alternator in her 2001 infiniti q45. The contact is concerned because she was informed of a recall in canada for a similar failure.”

    Filed 01/16/2007 · ODI 10178823
  • Electrical system

    “Vehicle experiences a total electrical shutdown. First occasion was after a 6 hour drive and shut down in the parking lot.”

    Filed 12/11/2004 · ODI 10102680
  • Child seat

    “Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten. *bf *sc *jb”

    Filed 09/28/2004 · ODI 10095490

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2001 Infiniti Q45 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti Q45 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Infiniti Q45. The most recent, 03V098000 (reported March 19, 2003), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Infiniti Q45?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Infiniti Q45?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Infiniti dealer.

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