At a glance

Reported mileage173,176 mi

LocationCa, USA

ColorGray

Last listed price$1,800

Open recalls1

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Infiniti

Model

Q45

Year

2000

Trim

Base

Body style

Sedan/Saloon

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

4.1L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

4

Assembly plant

TOCHIGI, KAMINOKAWA, JAPAN

Manufacturer

NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD

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Safety recalls 1

WHEELS

ON 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 BEING DRIVEN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

NHTSA Campaign #03V098000 · 19/03/2003

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Infiniti Q45, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Suspension 5 reports

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Wheels 4 reports

🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

Tires 2 reports

🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

Service Brakes 1 report

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Power Train 1 report

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 10

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2000 Infiniti Q45.

SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10234238

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MY 2000 INFINITY Q-45 WITH 37,000 MILES OF USAGE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE UNDER POWER IN THE OUTSIDE LANE WHILE ON A BUSY SIX LANE STREET AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WE LATER LEARNED BY THE DEALER HAD SUFFERED A REAR WHEEL BRAKE AND AXLE COMPLETE BREAKDOWN AND FAILURE. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT WE MUST HAVE D…

NHTSA ODI #10199626

WHEELS

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 MANUFACT…

NHTSA ODI #10140585

TIRES,WHEELS

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. *AK SECOND TIRE DEVELOPED A BUBBLE ON OUTSIDE YET THE TIRE HAD NO SIGN OF DAMAGE ON THE OUTSIDE, T…

NHTSA ODI #10117570

POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT HARD WHILE SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, AND VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10117286