1998 Infiniti Q45 Review
1998 Infiniti Q45 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 199.60 in length and 56.90 in height. Made in Japan, 1998 Infiniti Q45 has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 48,900 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1998 Infiniti Q45. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 21.40 gallon. The engine is 4.1L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 18 of gasoline in the city and 18 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- JNKBY31A6WM401370
- JNKBY31A2WM402533
- JNKBY31A5WM502691
- JNKBY31A3WM500566
- JNKBY31A7WM403449
- JNKBY31A4WM400699
- JNKBY31A7WM502028
- JNKBY31A0WM403325
- JNKBY31A8WM404917
- JNKBY31AXWM501956
- JNKBY31A7WM404360
- JNKBY31A6WM404401
- JNKBY31A0WM501741
- JNKBY31A0WM500542
- JNKBY31A2WM502261
- JNKBY31A0WM500671
- JNKBY31A1WM403138
- JNKBY31A4WM403912
- JNKBY31A7WM400809
- JNKBY31A8WM501633
- JNKBY31AXWM500046
- JNKBY31AXWM400559
- JNKBY31A1WM502526
- JNKBY31A4WM403490
- JNKBY31A5WM500343
- JNKBY31A7WM402124
- JNKBY31A9WM502693
Safety and Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
* National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationIIHS Crash Test
* Insurance Institute for Highway SafetySafety & Recalls
Recall 02V171000 started on /Date(1024891200000-0400)/.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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 NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Recall 98V325000 started on /Date(913611600000-0500)/.
Summary: VEHICLE DESRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF WITHOUT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED AND THE DRIVER FAILED TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO 'PARK' OR ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY IF PARKED ON A SLOPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.
Recall 99V129000 started on /Date(927172800000-0400)/.
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.