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Infiniti Q45Model year report

1996 Infiniti Q45 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Infiniti Q45 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Infiniti Q45. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and exterior lighting (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Due to medical reasons, consumer wants to disconnect the air bags in his vehicle. Has eye problems and is afraid that air bag deployment could lead to blindness.”

NHTSA complaint #510851, filed 1996-11

Suspension: “While in motion, after constant freeway driving a harsh grinding noise appears in the front left suspension area. A rasping, grinding meal on metal noise happens in various degrees of loudness. The dealer has been unable to replicate the noise.”

NHTSA complaint #566266, filed 2002-06

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19961997320012002
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1996 Infiniti Q45 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Q45 RWD4.5L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152017$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Infiniti Q45 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 28 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti Q45

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004742,1732—18—Not enough data
200312100,0001—18—Not enough data
20022063,0001—18—Stable
20015174,6631—18—Not enough data
2000918,2331—18—Not enough data
19999114,0000—18—Not enough data
19981477,0003—18—Not enough data
199712125,0003—18—Not enough data
19967—0—17—Not enough data
19957—0—17—Not enough data
199430—0—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19922810,5001—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199134—2—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199028401—17Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Infiniti Q45 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Infiniti Q45 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Infiniti Q45 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Infiniti Q45 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 1996 Infiniti Q45 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Infiniti Q45 get?

The EPA rates the 1996 Infiniti Q45 (Q45, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.