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1992 Infiniti Q45Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 1992 Infiniti Q45, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Q45 median · #2 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints2813 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage11kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Infiniti Q45 has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train81
Engine and engine cooling61
Electrical system43
Equipment44
Air bags22
Fuel system, gasoline20
Steering21
Vehicle speed control20
Tires10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Infiniti Q45 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 98V-284 · Nov 5, 1998 · 28,970 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FLAME AND POSSIBLY THE SPEAKER CATCHING FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Q45 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q45 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Q45 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD PURCHASED 1992 INFINITY Q45 ON 02/2006,AND ON 12/21/06 THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION LEAKING. THE…
Complaint 10178243 · Jan 9, 2007 · 10,500 miles
VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. DELAER SAID THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *YC CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION VEHICLE WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. *SLC
Complaint 837369 · Sep 2, 1999
ON MAY 6, 1992 CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW. WAS DRIVING UP STEEP HILL WHEN FELT TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPPED. CONSUMER CALLED AAA WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM, AND CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO JOE MACPHERSON INFINITI--33 AUTO CENTER DRIVE TUSTIN, CA. PHONE…
Complaint 829410 · Nov 18, 1998

Own a 1992 Q45?

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