|
NHTSA Crash Test Results
|
|
|
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
|
|
Frontal Crash:
|
Rating:
|
|
|
|
Driver
|
Not tested by NHTSA
|
|
Passenger
|
Not tested by NHTSA
|
|
Side Crash:
|
Rating:
|
|
Front Seat
|
Not tested by NHTSA
|
|
Rear Seat
|
Not tested by NHTSA
|
|
Rollover Resistance:
|
Rating:
|
|
Rollover Resistance
|
Not tested by NHTSA
|
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
|
|
IIHS Crash Test Results
|
|
|
|
|
IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
|
|
|
Low-Speed Damage Repair
|
|
|
|
|
Front Crash
Description:
|
Front Crash Cost:
|
|
Front into flat barrier
|
|
Not tested by IIHS
|
|
Front into angle barrier
|
|
Not tested by IIHS
|
|
Rear Crash
Description:
|
Rear Crash Cost:
|
|
Rear into flat barrier
|
|
Not tested by IIHS
|
|
Rear into pole
|
|
Not tested by IIHS
|
|
Average Damage Per
Test
|
|
Not tested by IIHS
|
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
|
|
|
Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
|
|
|
|
|
Index:
|
Score:
|
Rating:
|
|
Injury Index
|
60
|
Substantially better than average
|
|
Collision Index
|
126
|
Worse than average
|
|
Theft Index
|
Not rated
|
Not rated
|
|
These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
|
|
|
Safety Recalls
|
|
|
|
|
NHTSA Safety Recalls:
|
|
Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
|
|
|
Recall date:
|
07-29-2002
|
|
Units potentially affected:
|
161,000
|
|
NHTSA campaign number:
|
02V171000
|
|
Defective part or component:
|
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
|
|
Description:
|
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. 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. 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 date:
|
Not reported
|
|
Units potentially affected:
|
22,000
|
|
NHTSA campaign number:
|
98V325000
|
|
Defective part or component:
|
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
|
|
Description:
|
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."" 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. Dealers will replace the shift lock control unit.
|
|
Recall date:
|
05-27-1999
|
|
Units potentially affected:
|
17,000
|
|
NHTSA campaign number:
|
99V129000
|
|
Defective part or component:
|
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER
|
|
Description:
|
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. 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. Dealers will replace the alternator.
|
|
This 1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
|
|
J.D. Power Ratings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
|
|
|
|
Identifix Reliability Ratings
|
|
|
|
|
Category:
|
Comments:
|
Rating:
|
|
Engine
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Transmission & Driveline
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Steering & Suspension
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Brakes
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Heating & Air Conditioning
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Starting & Charging
|
No data from source
|
|
|
Accessories
|
No data from source
|
|
|
|
This
1998 INFINITI Q45
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
|
|
Original Manufacturer Warranty
|
|
|
|
Coverage:
|
Years/Mileage:
|
|
Basic
|
4 years or 60,000 miles
|
|
Drivetrain
|
6 years or 70,000 miles
|
|
Emissions
|
2 years or 24,000 miles
|
|
Corrosion
|
7 years with Unlimited mileage
|
|
Transferable
|
Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
|
|
Roadside Assistance
|
Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles.
|
|
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
|
Seatbelts are covered for the lifetime of the vehicle.
|
|
Specific Components
|
8 years or 80,000 miles
|
|
Notes:
|
Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years with unlimited mileage. Seatbelts covered for lifetime of vehicle. Battery is pro-rated after 12 months. Adjustments and wheel alignments are covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles.
|
This 1998 INFINITI Q45/Q45T warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
|
|
|
New Car Test Drive Review
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Summary:
|
Performance and luxury with distinctive styling.
By Mike Knepper, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Q45 is a very satisfying car to drive: excellent performance, good handling, a well-damped ride, the works. It makes its own design statement. That brings us back to what we said before. Look at, drive it. Then decide for yourself. As for us, we like it. |
|
Overview:
|
The combatants are the elite: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar, Audi, Cadillac, Lexus, Infiniti. And in the big picture they don't amount to a cheeseburger in the fast-food world of automotive sales. But the people who make them and the people who buy them are very serious about their luxury cars. That's why there's a lot of punching and rolling around and, yes, some name calling in the attempt to get your name on the bottom line. Arguably, no one is fighting harder than Infiniti. How? By building a very good car. Powerful, quiet, roomy, comfortable. However, those descriptions can be used for any of the others. So what's a potential luxury car owner to do? Study the specs and the list of standard features. They'll be pretty much the same also. Compare prices. Same. That leaves two things, both highly subjective: How do they look? How do they drive? That's what it boils down to and both questions lead to somewhat subjective answers.
Read the complete
1998 Infiniti Q45 review
|
|
© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
|
|
|
Awards
|
|
|
Unauthorized Usage Disclaimer
CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE,
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT.
CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
SYSTEMATIC RETRIEVAL OF THE CONTENT OR OTHER DATA FROM THIS SITE TO CREATE OR COMPILE,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, A COLLECTION, COMPILATION, DATABASE OR DIRECTORY
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CARFAX IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE CARFAX SAFETY &
RELIABILITY RATINGS IS SUBJECT TO THE CARFAX.COM
TERMS OF USE.
© 2008 CARFAX, Inc., an R.L. Polk & Co. All rights reserved.
|
Safety:
Reliability:
