Owners have filed 34 complaints
about the 1992 Infiniti Q45 with NHTSA between 1996 and 2007.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1992 Infiniti Q45
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Transmission & Drivetrain
823.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 10,500 mi
Engine & Cooling
617.6%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 10,500 mi
Equipment & Accessories
411.8%
0 crashes, 4 fires
Electrical System
411.8%
1 crashes, 2 fires · median 10,500 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
25.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.9%
Steering
25.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Airbags
25.9%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Other & Unspecified
12.9%
Tires
12.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
12.9%
Body & Structure
12.9%
Exactly what failed
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Automatic Transmission
630.0%
Engine
525.0%
Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
315.0%
Frontal
210.0%
Rear Compartment/Trunk
15.0%
Accelerator Pedal
15.0%
Hinge AND Attachments
15.0%
Cooling Unit AND Lines
15.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 1996peak 5Jan 2007
Recalls on the 1992 Infiniti Q45
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
98V284000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FLAME AND POSSIBLY THE SPEAKER CATCHING FIRE.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1998217609 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, elecrtolyte leakage and high humidity conditions could cause a short circuit in the rear speaker integrated amplifier. This condition could result in overheating, and a possible speaker fire. Correction: The circuit board in the rear speaker amplifier will be replaced with a new one that has an anti-humidity coating.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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 INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM. THE DETERMINATION OF WHAT CAUSE THE FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION AS OF JUNE 24TH. A CHILDS SAFETY SEAT INSTALLED PROPERLY WOULD PLACE THE CHILD IN HARMS WAY OR WORSE, DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. IE.GAS TANK BEHIND REAR SEAT,WIRES RESTING ON TANK. NHTSA ID 98V28400 RECALL #. UNITS AFFECTED 28,970 NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. NISSAN SAID THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE ODI 10124338 REPLACED CIRCUIT BOARD RECALLED DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED OR REPAIRED AS OF 6/24/2005
NHTSA complaint #10126437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NYFire
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.
NHTSA complaint #10124338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLFire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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
NHTSA complaint #899774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,500 milesAntalope, CACrash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10178243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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 INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM. THE DETERMINATION OF WHAT CAUSE THE FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION AS OF JUNE 24TH. A CHILDS SAFETY SEAT INSTALLED PROPERLY WOULD PLACE THE CHILD IN HARMS WAY OR WORSE, DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. IE.GAS TANK BEHIND REAR SEAT,WIRES RESTING ON TANK. NHTSA ID 98V28400 RECALL #. UNITS AFFECTED 28,970 NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. NISSAN SAID THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE ODI 10124338 REPLACED CIRCUIT BOARD RECALLED DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED OR REPAIRED AS OF 6/24/2005
NHTSA complaint #10126437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NYFire
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.
NHTSA complaint #10124338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkesburg, PA
STEERING:COLUMN
THE CAR WHILE DRIVING JUST STARTED LEAKING GAS, WITH FAMILY IN THE CAR. THE STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10021216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkesburg, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CAR WHILE DRIVING JUST STARTED LEAKING GAS, WITH FAMILY IN THE CAR. THE STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10021216 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FLFire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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
NHTSA complaint #899774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL REGARDING THE FILTRATION AND COOLING PERFORMANCE FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RECALL STATES THAT AN EXTERNAL FILTER AND COOLER WOULD BE INSTALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BE INSPECTED, VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AND CONSUMER IS BEING REFUSED RECALL. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #554164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
THE KEY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE CAR BEING IN PARK.
NHTSA complaint #782850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Lansing, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #868130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Worth, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #718549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atascadero, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WE WERE ON EAST-BAY FREEWAY, CENTER LANE, GOING 65 MPH, NO POWER...WE WERE FORTUNATE IT WAS CHRISTMAS MORNING AND NOT MUCH TRAFFIC...
NHTSA complaint #717560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atascadero, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #717497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mobile, AL
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. DELAER SAID THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *YC CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION VEHICLE WAS GOING TO CUT OFF. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #837369 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dana Point, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILS AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND HEAVY VIBRATION WHEN BEING DRIVEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #833680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TXFire1 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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.
NHTSA complaint #700149 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE PLASTIC GUIDE ON THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED, TEHREFORE, TIMONG CHAIN DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED ENGINE TO CRACK.REPLACED ENTIRE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #833873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
STRONG GAS SMELL FROM LEAKING FUEL LINES UNDER AIR PLENUM
NHTSA complaint #702817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE 1992 INFINITI HAS A TIMING CHAIN THAT IS KEEP IN PLACE WITH PLASTIC GUIDES. THE GUIDES ON MY CAR FAILED AND THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT THE PLASTIC GUIDES ARE NOT A DEFECT. YET, THEY CHANGED TO METAL GUIDES STARTING IN 1993. ANOTHER INIFINTI DEALER (NOT MY DEALER) SAID THAT THEY ADVISE THEIR CUSTOMERS TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC GUIDES AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE. MY DEALER DID NOT RECOMMEND THAT TO ME, SINCE THERE WAS NO FORMAL INFINITI SERVICE ADVISORY OR RECALL. IN THE 3 AND A HALF YEARS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR ALL ITS MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING OIL CHANGES AND RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. I FEEL THAT SUCH A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE ON SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR INDICATES THAT THE USAGE OF THE PLASTIC GUIDES ON THE TIMING CHAIN WAS A VERY BAD DESIGN. I WOULD LIKE THE GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE HOW MANY INFINITI Q45S THAT HAVE THIS PLASTIC GUIDE HAVE FAILED. I BELIEVE THAT THE PERCENTAGE WILL BE HIGH, AND THEREFORE INFINITI SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THEM WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN WHICH IS A METAL GUIDE WITH A MUCH LOWER FAILURE RATE. THANKS.
NHTSA complaint #702338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toms River, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duxbury, MAFire2 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
REAR STEREO SPEAKER INTEGRAL AMPLIFIER SHORT-CIRCUITED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #781800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamia, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
NHTSA complaint #833239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamia, FLCrash1 injured
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #833239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Laguna Niguel, CA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #829410 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.