2004 Infiniti Q45: common problems and reliability

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7 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.

Should I buy a 2004 Q45?

The 2004 Infiniti Q45 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering.

Safety record for the 2004 model year

7
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Infiniti Q45 vehicles (US, public record).

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Is 2004 a good year for the Q45?

Across the 10 Q45 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2005) to 22 (2002). With 7 complaints, the 2004 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

electrical system
3
steering
2
engine
2
exterior lighting
2
vehicle speed control
2

Recalls affecting the 2004 Q45

air bags:side/window

Campaign 12V079000

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.

exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

Campaign 04V497000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.

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 2004 ranks against the rest.

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