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2000 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 2000 Infiniti Q45.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2000 Infiniti Q45

Recall·03V098000

Wheels

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 10 owners reported

Suspension5
Wheels2
Service brakes1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2000 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 2000 Infiniti Q45?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2000 Infiniti Q45 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. There is 1 recall campaign 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 2000 Infiniti Q45 reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign 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 2000 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 2000 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.