1992 Infiniti Q45 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1992 Infiniti Q45 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (8 reports).

1Recalls
28Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Q45?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1992 Infiniti Q45 recalls

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Recall 98V284Nov 5, 199828,970 vehicles affected

Most common 1992 Infiniti Q45 problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train8
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Electrical System4
Equipment4
Air Bags2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Steering2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2007-01-09, Power Train
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
2005-06-24, Electrical System
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. INCIDENT PROGRESSED TO FIRE. F.D.OF NY CALLED. DRIVER ESCAPED. GAS TANK LOCATED BEHIND REAR SEAT, SIMILAR TO THE PINTO WHICH CAUSED MANY FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS IN THE PAST. COMPLAINT BY NHTSA LISTS " CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FLAME AND POSSIBLY THE SPEAKER CATCHING FIRE" CAMPAIGN #98V284000 NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA CALLED ME TO SAY THE ONUS OF RESPONSIBILITY WAS NOT THERES', BEFORE BOSE INVESTIGATION WAS CONCLUDED. BOSE IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF I
2005-06-06, Equipment
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
2003-06-07, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE CAR WHILE DRIVING JUST STARTED LEAKING GAS, WITH FAMILY IN THE CAR. THE STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE. *JB
2001-12-03, Equipment
CONSUMER REPLACED REAR SPEAKERS OF SOUND SYSTEM WITH AFTER MARKET PRODUCTS IN JUNE OF 1998 DUE TO A FIRE. RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED BY RECALL 98V284000 CONCERNING REAR SPEAKER FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS REFUSING SERVICE OR COMPENSATION BECAUSE PRODUCT WAS REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET PARTS EVEN THOUGH HE HAD THE ORIGINAL COMPONENTS. *AK *SLC

1992 Infiniti Q45 questions

Does the 1992 Infiniti Q45 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 Infiniti Q45: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Infiniti Q45?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Infiniti Q45 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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