1992 Infiniti Q45 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Infiniti Q45.

19911993
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.

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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