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2005 Infiniti Q45Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 5 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
5
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
64
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 5 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

1 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 87K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags1 (20%)
Electrical System:ignition1 (20%)
Seats1 (20%)
Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
Speed Control1 (20%)

2005 Infiniti Q45: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 87K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2005 Infiniti Q45, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
07
1
11
2
12
1
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Infiniti Q45. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

05V374000Oct 2005

CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.

06V395000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STOP LAMP AND REFLEX REFLECTOR REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

12V079000Mar 2012

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA09005ClosedOpened Apr 2009 · closed Apr 2012

Non-deployment of Side Thorax Air Bags

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

PE08067ClosedOpened Dec 2008 · closed Apr 2009

SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

The worst model year for the Infiniti Q45 is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2005 Infiniti Q45 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

5

Class avg

222

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Infiniti Q45 Model Years

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2005 Infiniti Q45: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Infiniti Q45?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Infiniti Q45 is related to the airbags, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
The 2005 Infiniti Q45 has 5 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Infiniti Q45 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Infiniti Q45 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti Q45 problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 87,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2005 Infiniti Q45 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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