Q45
Infiniti Q45: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Infiniti Q45 – Third generation2001–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F50 |
| Production | January 2001 – 2006 2001 – 2008 (Middle East) 2005–2008 (South Korea) |
| Model years | 2002–2006 |
| Platform | Nissan LL platform |
| Engines | 4.5 L VK45DE V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Length | 2001-04: 5,069 mm 2004-06: 5,101 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 2001-04: 1,495 mm 2004-06: 1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,769 kg |
| Designer | Mamoru Aoki (1998) Yasuhiro Tani (facelift: 2003) |
Infiniti Q45 – Second generation1996–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | Y33 |
| Production | July 1996 – December 2000 |
| Model years | 1997 – 2001 |
| Engines | 4.1 L VH41DE V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic with manual shift |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 1996-99: 5,056 mm 2000-01: 5,069 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 2000-01: 1,445 mm 1996-99: 1,450 mm |
| Designer | Itaru Sugino (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2006 | 4.5 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2001 | 4.1 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2006 | 4.5 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 4.1 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.1–4.5 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 8 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,747–3,030 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 14 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2000, 2002 |
| Speed control and cruise | 7 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Lights | 7 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Brakes | 6 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 5 | 2000, 2002, 2005 |
| Suspension | 5 | 2000 |
| Steering | 5 | 2003, 2004 |
| Airbags | 4 | 2002, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 61 complaints, 4 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.