1992 Infiniti Q45: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 dealership that sold her the transmission, and engine had to replace them, , and t the vehicle needed several other repairs as well. The dealership sold her the vehicle that was not safe. The contact stated that on numerous occasions she was not able to remove the key from the ignition. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2006
“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. The consumer is concerned because the speakers are above the fuel tank. *tt”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2005
“He was backing up from the driveway and engine started to rise up, and cruise control wasn't on. Vehicle suddently accelerated. Driver had his foot on brake to stop vehicle from going any further. Consumer stated that he has appointment to take it to dealership.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2000
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“Took vehicle to nissan dealership...first replacement transmission installed was faulty so they then had to re-order another new transmission to install...our vehicle was not returned until 1/12/00. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 1999
“We were on east-bay freeway, center lane, going 65 mph, no power...we were fortunate it was christmas morning and not much traffic...”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 1999
“Plastic guide broke, causing timing chain to jump, causing many valves to bend or break, and causing crack in block. Required engine replacment. Now, 5 months later, the same problem has occurred again, requiring another new engine. The first incident was documented by an authorized by infiniti dealer. Manufacturer was contacted at initial occurrence, but declined responsibility and offered only to give a $1000.00 discount on purchase of new infiniti.there appears to be identical complaints from other owners documented in your archives (see odi I.d. 702338 & 833873). This has been an expensive process and I believe that infiniti should be more responsive in resolving this matter. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 1999
“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. The vehicle hit the wall on the passenger's side, and air bags did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 1999
“The plastic guide on the timing chain failed, tehrefore, timong chain did not operate properly, which caused engine to crack.replaced entire engine. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1998
“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 #92780---717-832-6111, contact # for scott larrick, service consultant. Dealership indicated there also was heater core problems, consumer needed to contact infiniti, infiniti #--800=-662-6200 case #--2728-651. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 1998
“Factory bose audio system - speaker in the trunk directly above the gas tank burst into flames. Speaker parts in flames fell on the gas tank. Correction to report odi 700148 for make as infiniti rather than infinity.”Owner report · Equipment · Sep 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 ACCUMULATED ELECTROLYTE LEAKED FROMA CAPACITOR AND HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THIS CAN CLOSE A TRANSISTOR ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD WHICH CAUSES OVERHEATING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BOARD WITH A NEW BOARD THAT HAS BEEN COATED.
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Is the 1992 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Infiniti Q45. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1992 Infiniti Q45 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.