AI Damage2000 Infiniti Q45: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Infiniti Q45 filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and wheels. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 44% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 44% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 22% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- Suspension: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Wheels: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.1 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Vehicle vibrates starting at 50mph up to 80mph. Dealer replaced tires twice plus alloy wheels replaced. Infinity mechanic admits total vibration but mfg. Rep states auto made to ride that way.
My 2000 infinity q-45 with 37,000 miles of usage suddenly and without warning completely locked up while under power in the outside lane while on a busy six lane street and would not move. The vehicle we later learned by the dealer had suffered a rear wheel brake and axle complete breakdown and failure.
Dt: contact stated that a recall 03v098000 concerning wheels came out on this vehicle before he purchased it and nothing was done to correct the problem by the previous owner or the dealer who sold it to him. The vehicle shimmied, and the tires were wearing out too soon.
While driving 25-30 mph vehicle hit a pot hole and it vibrated uncontrollably. Driver was pulled over and noticed that the rear left tire was flat. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tire needed to be replaced.
Transmission would shift hard while shifting from first to second gear, and vehicle would vibrate uncontrollably. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Also, vehicle was operating as designed.
Vehicle vibrates at speeds starting at 50 mph through 80 mph. Vibration can be felt throughout cabin.
Dealership doesn't have the replacement wheels for the alloy wheel recall 03 v 098 000. Consumer has been waiting for 2 months.
When auto reaches speed of 60 mph thru 79 mph there is a vibration throughout car.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Q45 has 14 complaints (16 years in the data). This year has 9, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Infiniti Q45?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, wheels, tires. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Infiniti Q45?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Infiniti Q45 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.