The 2000 Infiniti Q45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
WHEELS03V0980002003-03-193,600 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
5
WHEELS
3
TIRES
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
WHEELS:RIM
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Infiniti Q45 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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