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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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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.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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663
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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2875
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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1315
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Rear into pole
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$
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1257
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1528
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2003 INFINITI Q45
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
2003 INFINITI Q45
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
2003 INFINITI Q45
.
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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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.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2003 INFINITI Q45
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2003 INFINITI Q45
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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630,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V455000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank 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. 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, which could result in a crash. Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. 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. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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This 2003 INFINITI Q45 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.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates did not rate this
2003 INFINITI Q45
.
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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
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2003 - 2007):
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Category:
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Q45 Luxury 4 Dr Sedan:
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Q45 Premium 4 Dr Sedan:
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Depreciation
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Not Available
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Not Available
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Financing
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$6,644
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$7,853
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Insurance
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$7,995
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$8,345
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State Fees
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$753
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$855
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Fuel
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$5,514
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$5,514
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Maintenance
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$2,026
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$2,237
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Repairs
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$814
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$814
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Total 5-Year Ownership Cost
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$23,746
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$25,618
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 60,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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6 years or 70,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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7 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or 60,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Seatbelts are covered for 10 years with unlimited mileage.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. 2003-2008 seatbelts covered 10/unlimited. 2003-2008 4/60,000 towing. Battery is pro-rated after 12 months. Adjustments & wheel alignments covered for 1/12,000. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2003 INFINITI Q45 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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An outstanding value among performance luxury cars.
By Sam Moses, NewCarTestDrive.com
According to Infiniti, the Q45 represents a total revision and rethinking of the flagship performance luxury sedan. That's no small thing. Yet the Q45 delivers value and technical innovation in this highly competitive segment. Infiniti Q45 offers horsepower, technology, freshness, and styling. It's also an outstanding value in the performance luxury class. |
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Overview:
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The Infiniti Q45 is an outstanding value among performance luxury cars. Its powerful V8 engine delivers excellent performance and makes a wonderful growl. Like BMW and Mercedes cars, the Infiniti Q45 uses rear-wheel drive for better handling. It's balanced well for driving on twisting roads and it's very stable at high speeds. Its ride quality is firm yet sophisticated. The Q was completely redesigned last year (for 2002). For 2003, the Q45 gets a number of refinements, including a numerically higher final-drive ratio for quicker acceleration. More standard equipment has been added to both Q45 models this year. Heated front seats, puddle lamps, and a full-size spare tire are now standard on all 2003 Q45s. Premium models come standard with satellite radio and climate-controlled front seats.
Read the complete
2003 Infiniti Q45 review
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© 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.
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