1994 Infiniti Q45 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Infiniti Q45, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife started the engine in a church parking lot and the battery literally exploded, spreading battery acid under the hood. Besides the battery, the only visible damage was a badly pitted fan. The battery was a replacement which had been installed by competition Infiniti, smithtown, ny, 2 years and approximately 20,000 miles earlier. After some discussion, the dealership finally agreed to pay for a replacement battery and fan. I was told that there was no further damage under the hood. An employee volunteered that this was the second exploding battery they had seen in the recent past. …”
NHTSA complaint #766178, filed 2002-08“Front low light was not working. Took to dealer to replace bulb. They said new bulb was melted and destroyed switch. Replaced switch - still wouldn't work. They found short in wiring after 7 days of searching. This caused the wiring to melt the bulb and switch. Possible fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #717510, filed 2000-01“While driving vehicle, heard popping sounds from rear, smelled smoke and engine shut down. Vehicle filled with smoke by time stopped vehicle. Electrical fire burned area between trunk and back seat, around gas tank on passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #737507, filed 2000-12“Air bag light comes on and stays on, contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Battery exploded and vehicle had electrical control problems.”
NHTSA complaint #898483, filed 2001-10“Vehicle was parked for seven hours and suddenly self ignited. Fire department determined the fire as an equipment malfunction within the battery area underneath the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #812464, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10190150Mar 24, 2021INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10119210Jul 7, 201712 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10030145Apr 6, 2009Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. The battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. No model years listed.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 43% |
| 2003 | 3 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 33% |
| 1994 | 8 | 27% |
| 1992 | 4 | 14% |
| 1991 | 4 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Infiniti Q45
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Infiniti Q45
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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