1997 Infiniti Q45
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1997 Infiniti Q45.
Recalls on the 1997 Infiniti Q45
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT.
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Power train: automatic transmission
VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Source: NHTSA
What 12 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1997 Infiniti Q45 at a glance
- Engine
- 4.1L 8-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Sedan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1997 Infiniti Q45 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1997 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1997 Infiniti Q45?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1997 Infiniti Q45 listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.