1996 Infiniti Q45: common problems and reliability
8 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about suspension. No recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 Q45?The 1996 Infiniti Q45 has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and air bags.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Infiniti Q45 vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1996 a good year for the Q45?
Across the 10 Q45 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 22 (2002). With 8 complaints, the 1996 Q45 sits about the same as the model's median of 10.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is polarized and heavily dependent on the vehicle's age and condition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q45. See the full Q45 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Q45 listings typically run $5,332–$10,130 across 1993 to 2006 model years.
Other Q45 model years
Compare every Q45 year side by side to see how 1996 ranks against the rest.
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