2000 Infiniti Q45 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,064miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Infiniti Q45, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,064 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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. The dealer indicated to the contact they knew nothing about the recall. The manufacturer told him it was too late to have work completed under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10140585, filed 2005-10, 47,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10234238, filed 2008-07, 1,525 miles“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. Second tire developed a bubble on outside yet the tire had no sign of damage on the outside, this happened at 42,538 miles. Consumer has both faulty tires. The dealer stated that the left rear rim and tire were bent and replaced rear tire and rim mount and balanced the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10117570, filed 2005-05, 41,064 milesRelated recalls
- 03V098000Mar 19, 2003On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is…Covers: Infiniti Q45 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10232645Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192235Aug 27, 2013Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti…
- 10192218Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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