Complaints
34
Crashes
6
Fires
6
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Infiniti Q45 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:10,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:10,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Infiniti Q45.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 1 | — | 10,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | 1 | — | 10,500 mi | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,500
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Infiniti Q45 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Infiniti Q45 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1992 Infiniti Q45 has 34 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Infiniti Q45?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (6 complaints, avg 10,500 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (5 complaints, avg 10,500 mi); Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Infiniti Q45?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Infiniti Q45?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Infiniti Q45 include 6 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Infiniti Q45 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Infiniti Q45?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Q45 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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