Salvage & auction history — 1998 INFINITI Q45

Every IAA and Copart auction record we’ve archived for this vehicle across Copart USA. Newest first.

Auction records: 2 Branded title: SalvageLast recorded mileage: 140,417 miLast damage: Minor Dent/ScratchesRuns & drivesKeysLast bid: US$804.1 LGasoline

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Auction history

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Copart

past sale

US$80

1998 Infiniti Q45

Last prebid: US$80

Bismarck, ND

Minor Dent/Scratches140,417 miSalvage

Stock

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Copart

past sale

US$80

1998 Infiniti Q45

Last prebid: US$80

Bismarck, ND

Minor Dent/Scratches140,417 miSalvage

Stock

Full details

Earlier sale cycles

The same lot number ran before on these dates — typically sold on approval, refused, and re-run.

Nov 2, 2026Copart USA · #72251646—
Sep 28, 2026Copart USA · #62304036$90

Full vehicle specifications

Make: INFINITI
Model: Q45
Model year: 1998
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Displacement: 4.1 L
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY, LTD
Assembly country: JAPAN
Assembly plant: TOCHIGI
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns on record

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorJun 2002
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.
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.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorMay 1999
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.
Power train › Automatic transmissionDec 1998
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Premium Gasoline

City: 16 MPG
Highway: 22 MPG
Combined: 18 MPG
Fuel per year: US$4,400
CO2: 494 g/mi

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

Auction history

1998 Infiniti Q45

1998 Infiniti Q45

Earlier sale cycles

Full vehicle specifications

Recalls and crash ratings

Fuel economy

Guides for this vehicle

Recalls and crash ratings

Fuel economy