Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Infiniti Q45
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Infiniti Q45 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V079000 SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V395000 FMVSS 108/STOP LAMPS/REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V374000 FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 4 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Infiniti Q45 has an average reliability due to minor recalls and few owner complaints. Primary concerns include side airbag non-deployment due to wiring issues and brake light failures. Maintenance costs remain moderate, contributing to an average cost-of-ownership outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag connectors | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| brake lights | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| rear seat latches | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Timing chain inspection
- Tire replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Brake light malfunction
- Hard-to-attach child seats
- Erratic vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Infiniti Q45 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.