2003 Infiniti Q45 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 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 steering of the 2003 Infiniti Q45, 25% of the 12 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.
“Bought 2003 q 45 in spring 2007, still under warranty. June 2009 at 79,000 miles the engine was replaced (under warranty). 6/30/09, 80,081 miles car problem with no acceleration and service engine and cruise control light coming on. Problem didn't reoccur until june 2012 when engine suddenly cut off while driving. Would restart in neutral but in a week or so it did it again on the interstate at about 55. Fortunately was in right lane and could get to emergency lane before someone ran into me. Car restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10519942, filed 2013-06, 110,202 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and there was a sudden loss of power. The vehicle was able to restart and resumed to normal. The failure occurred on three occasions. The dealer repaired the vehicle but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10610755, filed 2014-07, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, a noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fan belt and power steering belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, three months later, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
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Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Infiniti Q45
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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