1992 Infiniti Q45
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
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 |
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.
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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.
Equipment
4 of 28 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
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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.
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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.
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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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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.