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2004 Infiniti Q45 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
103,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Infiniti Q45, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti Q45. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine stalled while the service engine soon warning light and another unknown light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10984183, filed 2017-05, 111,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004229%
2003650%

Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti Q45

Electrical system
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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