2005 Infiniti Q45: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Q45 years.
4 owner complaints, most about vehicle speed control. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2005 Q45?The 2005 Infiniti Q45 has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and air bags.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Infiniti Q45 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q45 years only. How we score it
Is 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Q45
air bags:side/window
Campaign 12V079000NISSAN 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
Campaign 06V395000CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STOP LAMP AND REFLEX REFLECTOR REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
child seat:latch strap
Campaign 05V374000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE LOWER ANCHORAGE BRACKETS IN THE REAR SEATS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENT IN THIS STANDARD. THIS MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN ATTACHING SOME CHILD SEATS TO THESE BRACKETS.
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
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