2001 Infiniti Q45: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Q45 years.
4 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Q45?The 2001 Infiniti Q45 has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and child seat.
Safety record for the 2001 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2001 Infiniti Q45 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q45 years only. How we score it
Is 2001 a good year for the Q45?
Across the 10 Q45 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 22 (2002). With 4 complaints, the 2001 Q45 sits below 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
Recalls affecting the 2001 Q45
wheels
Campaign 03V098000ON 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.
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 2001 ranks against the rest.
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