1992 Infiniti Q45

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1992 Infiniti Q45
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:44:33.780Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
28

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1992 28 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 35 complaints 1992: 28 complaints 1992 28 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006
1990: 28 complaints 1990 1991: 35 complaints 1991 1992: 28 complaints 1992 28 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 31 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006

1992: 28 complaints

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YearComplaints
19870
19880
19890
199028
199135
199228
19932
199431
19957
19967
199712
199814
19999
20009
20015
200220
200312
20047
20054
20060

Known problem areas

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

8 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-09

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH

Equipment

4 of 28 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..

FIREINJURY
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Dt: the consumer states that there was a recall on his vehicle -- NHTSA campaign id #98V284000. The recall was suppose to been corrected on feb. 17, 1999, according to the shop foreman. On June 5, 2005, consumer's rear speakers caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-06

Electrical system

4 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and rear compartment/trunk.

CRASHFIRE
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Factory installed bose radio sound system, right rear speaker amplifier started to smoke & burn. The incident started by a static sound,black smoke,fire,within 3 minutes. Radio static for 3 minutes as if an electrical storm was approching.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-24

While driving vehicle, smelled smoke and pulled vehicle over, at that time driver discovered that there was a fire in the engine. Fire department stated that the fire was electrical. The vehicle was totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-17

Air bags

2 of 28 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer was driving when she hit a water oil spot in the road, vehicle began to spin, front of vehicle hit a wall and continued to spin, the shifting was off line. As consumer tried to turn wheel she could not, vehicle still continued to spin.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-08

During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-27

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-01-04Equipment98V284000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of the circuit board pattern when there is…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the circuit board with a new board that has been coated.

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Infiniti Q45 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V284000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 1992 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Infiniti Q45?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Infiniti Q45 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.