2002 Infiniti Q45
JNKBF01A22M006438
Vehicle record for the 2002 Infiniti Q45 (VIN JNKBF01A22M006438). White, sedan, gasoline. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet2002 Infiniti Q45 · White on the registration record
Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- 1 recall campaign exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.
💵 A fair offer is around $3,408 (typical range $1,400–$4,700). Start a little below and leave room for anything the inspection turns up.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN JNKBF01A22M006438, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 1 recall campaign for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2002 Infiniti Q45 data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
What's a 2002 Infiniti Q45 worth?
What comparable 2002 Infiniti Q45 vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.
Exact-VIN valuations are part of the history report, available for US-titled vehicles.MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Infiniti Q45 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,408) with the same model 3 model-years older ($1,020), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 112
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 112.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB13-052E · Electrical System · May 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB17-009H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB13-007I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB09-039K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB13-007H · Structure, Visibility · Feb 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB09-039J · Visibility, Structure · Feb 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB10-067C · Wheels · Feb 2023VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2002 Q45; FUEL TANK SLOW FILL CAMPAIGN ID # P1109 is no longer active. ï?· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâ??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P1109. ï?· Discard all previous versi…
Bulletin ITB01-017B · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2022INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin ITB16-006A · Electrical System · Mar 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q45. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2002 Infiniti Q45. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both c…
Transport Canada #2003267 · Nov 2003Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Infiniti Q45
The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury sedan that was marketed by the Infiniti division of Nissan from the 1990 to 2006 model years. The inaugural product line and flagship sedan of the brand, the Q45 competed directly against the Acura Legend and Lexus LS 400, as multiple Japanese automobile manufacturers began to establish dedicated luxury-vehicle brands in North America during the late 1980s.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns 1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OW
NHTSA Campaign #03V455000 · manufacturer #R3021/R3022 · 17/11/2003Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Infiniti Q45, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
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 22
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Infiniti Q45.
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, WITH THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAKING. I HAD TO FILL THEM WITH AIR ALL THE TIME, HAD THEM CHECKED A NUMBER OF TIMES, AND HAD TO HAVE THE RIMS CLEANED AND REGROUND, ETC., TRYING TO DETERMINE AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM. AFTER INCREDIBLE AGGRAVATION, WE FINALLY TRACKED THE PROBLEM DOWN TO CRACKS IN THE VALVE STEMS. THE VALVE STEMS CONTAIN…
NHTSA ODI #11228277ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. FIRST TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. THEN AGAIN WHEN I GOT HOME. ONE TIME IT HAD A P0340 CODE FOR THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND I CHANGED IT THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK AND IT STILL SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #10984544AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS N…
NHTSA ODI #10721398VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TAKINGS GRANDKIDS HOME AND THE CAR JUST CUT OFF RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO GET IT TO START AGAIN BUT IT STAYED ON ONLY LONG THOUGH FOR ME TO GET IT ON THE SHOULDER. WE COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS WRECK. IT IS ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND FUNCTIONAL HAZARD LIGHTS THAT WE AND OTHER VEHICLES WEREN'T IN…
NHTSA ODI #10682419AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI Q45. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS OF TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THE HARNESS UNDERNEATH DRIVER SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…
NHTSA ODI #10630975FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I AM NOT ABLE TO FILL MY GAS TANK VIA A STANDARD FUEL STATION PUMP. I HAVE TO MANUALLY INSERT A FUNNEL TO FILL MY GAS TANK WHICH TAKES ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO PERFORM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10548011EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HAVE HAD 3 HID HEADLIGHT ACTUATOR/BALLAST FAILURES, LEADING TO INOPERATIVE LAMPS (TWO LEFT SIDE, ONE RIGHT SIDE). THE BALLAST IS A HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER THAT DRIVES THE DISCHARGE LAMPS. OCCURRENCES AT 24K, 95K, AND 105K MILES. CAR ONLY HAS 110K. FIRST FAILURE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. LAST TWO REPAIRS ALMOST $1,000 EA FOR PARTS AND LABOR (MUST REMOVE …
NHTSA ODI #10392538AIR BAGS
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR. TROUBLE ORIGINALLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, HAS RESURFACED. DEALER STATES ELECTRICAL PROBLEM NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AS WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246499+ 14 more complaints on record.
