I am concerned about the passive restraints(air bags) that were used in the 1991, infiniti, q45. After doing some research I have discovered that in numerous accidents the air bag failed to deploy, and injuries resulted. Additionally, I have uncovered that infiniti is aware of the problem, yet a recall was never issued. In infiniti's owe in house bulletins it is listed that there is a problem with the "crash zone sensor." also reference is made regarding a "pins in connector for better contact" and the air bag harness. Why hasn't a recall been issued? Fortunately I have not been involved in an accident in the thirteen years that I have owed my 1991 infiniti q45. However, now I am now worried. Since I have not personal experienced this problem and you have a required field I have used the date my car went into active service.
The worst 1991 Infiniti Q45 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes6
- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Transmission4
Problems by type
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- Brakes6
- Suspension5
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Transmission4
- Visibility4
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Locks2
- Body1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is accumulated electrolyte leaked froma capacitor and high humidity conditions. This can close a transistor on the circuit board which causes overheating.
- Risk
- This condition could result in smoke or flame and possibly the speaker catching fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.
Recall number 98V284000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired free of charge.
Recall number 95V103002 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1991 Infiniti Q45
Defect investigations
Rear stereo speaker fires
Alleged that the oem bose rear stereo speaker ignite as a result of electronic faults inside their integral amplifier modules
EA98015
Passenger compartment fire
Odi has received reports alleging passenger compartment fires originationg from the rear stereo speakers in certain subject vehicles
PE98007
Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95007
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Infiniti Q45 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Infiniti; front sonar parking sensor service information
- Exterior cleaning information service information
- Plastic interior trim protective covering removal service information
- Transmission & engine automated data collection and diagnostic reporting service information
- Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated...
- Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is...
- DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS...
1991 Infiniti Q45 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-15 | 17-20 | 15-17 |
What 1991 Infiniti Q45 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states that the rim on the vehicle cracked prematurely, without vehicle being in an accident. Not the orginial rim of the vehcile kmc rims.please provide more info. Nlm
Wreck on pass side after hood came up and it was latch but came loose.
Sunvisors hit driver or passenger on head when going around turns. Sunvisors are not adjustable and cannot be repaired by dealer.
Intermittently, the vehicle stalls out when decelerating and the power steering disengages. This has caused almost serveral missed crashes. A technical service bulletin # fc0008624 has been issued on this situation. (letter written by father for daughter)
When switching gears from park to drive vehicle hesitates, consumer also, when traveling there is a lound noise coming from the front end, transmission slipping. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated fuel filter line needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Front speakers began malfunctioning less than an hour after a recall service replacing the rear speaker amplifiors. Recall notice stated that rear speakers could malfunction and cause a fire. The notice warned that if a "pop" was heard to turn off the system. Within less than an hour of the recall service the front speakers began to occasinally "pop" and then go off and on. The cassette player also began to malfunction for the first time , go "off and on" and plays tapes at an acceleated rate of speed. Dealer and infinitti have been contacted and refuse to correct the problems stating no connect between the performed recall and three component system malfunction whcih appeared for the first time less than an hour later. Please tell me if the front speaker "popping" represents any kind of safety risk and if so what I need to do?
The computer almost caught on fire because it it's located directly above the gas tank. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Terminal to fuel modulator shorted causing failure of modulator. This occurred twice and resulting in failure of a second modulator and fuel pump.
The federal safety agency did a recall on the back speakers for this same car and there is a problem with the front speaker as well.
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Questions about the 1991 Infiniti Q45
Is the 1991 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 1991 Infiniti Q45, 4.9 times a typical Q45 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Infiniti Q45?
Brakes, with 6 complaints. Next is suspension (5).
How many recalls does the 1991 Infiniti Q45 have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Infiniti Q45 get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Infiniti Q45 range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.5L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13-15 city and 17-20 highway.
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