What's New for 1997 Infiniti Q45
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1997
This totally redesigned car has almost nothing in common with its predecessor. Power now comes via a 4.1-liter V8 engine and is still delivered through the rear wheels. The Q45 no longer has aspirations to be a sport sedan, its prime duties now are interstate cruising. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1997 Infiniti Q45 Reliability Rating
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A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Canister Vent Control Valve. Failure of the Canister Vent Control Valve can cause the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Canister Vent Control Valve is estimated at $59.93 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Infiniti Q45
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