1992 Infiniti Q45 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Infiniti Q45, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10178243, filed 2007-01, 10,500 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126437, filed 2005-06“Recall 98v284000. Front speakers located in the front doors have the same amplifier board as speakers located in the rear, that could cause a fire because they develop the same problem as the front. Manufacturer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833280, filed 1999-01“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 complaint #810053, filed 1997-03Related recalls
- 98V284000Nov 5, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with bose rear speakers that have an integral amplifier. A conductive bridge can form between two lines of…Covers: Infiniti Q45 1991–1992
Related service bulletins
- 10190150Mar 24, 2021INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10119210Jul 7, 201712 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10030145Apr 6, 2009Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. The battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. No model years listed.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 43% |
| 2003 | 3 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 10% |
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 4 | 33% |
| 1994 | 8 | 27% |
| 1992 | 4 | 14% |
| 1991 | 4 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1992 Infiniti Q45
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Infiniti Q45
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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