Does the 1998 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Infiniti Q45 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Infiniti dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Infiniti Q45?

14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Infiniti Q45. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Infiniti been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Infiniti dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Infiniti Q45 recalls, newest first

June 24, 2002NHTSA 02V171000161,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 1999NHTSA 99V12900017,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 14, 1998NHTSA 98V32500022,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1998 Infiniti Q45 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 8
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal3
Air bags2
Service brakes2
Air bags › Side/window1
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator1

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Questions

Does the 1998 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Infiniti Q45 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Infiniti dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Infiniti Q45?: 14 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.