2002 Infiniti Q45: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Q45 years.
22 owner complaints, most about engine and engine cooling. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Q45?The 2002 Infiniti Q45 has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.
Safety record for the 2002 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Infiniti Q45 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q45 years only. How we score it
Is 2002 a good year for the Q45?
Across the 10 Q45 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 22 (2002). With 22 complaints, the 2002 Q45 sits above 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 2002 Q45
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 03V455000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
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 2002 ranks against the rest.
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