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SuspensionPart report

1996 Infiniti Q45 Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Infiniti Q45, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000444%
1999111%
199817%
1997217%
1996229%
199427%
1991515%
199014%

Other parts of the 1996 Infiniti Q45

Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Infiniti Q45

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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