2002 Infiniti Q45 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Infiniti Q45, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.
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.
“Passenger side airbag warning indicator. Trouble originally repaired under warranty, has resurfaced. Dealer states electrical problem not covered by warranty as warranty period has expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10246499, filed 2008-10, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that the air bag light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10721398, filed 2015-05, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to dealer mechanic and diagnosed the harness underneath driver seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10630975, filed 2014-09, 134,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10149803Oct 2, 2018Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer…
- 10192514Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 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)…
- 10032305Jan 27, 2014Infiniti: srs precautions during service. Included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Infiniti Q45
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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