1992 INFINITI Q45

1992 INFINITI Q45

The 1992 INFINITI Q45 was a luxury sedan that offered a refined driving experience and a powerful engine. It was available with a 4.5-liter V8 engine that produced 278 horsepower and 292 lb-ft of torque. The Q45 came standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission, with a 5-speed manual transmission available as an option.

Engine

4.5-liter V8

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Intake manifold gasket failure can cause coolant and oil leaks, leading to overheating and engine damage. Symptoms may include low coolant levels, oil leaks, and a rough idle.
  • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gaskets.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The timing chain tensioner can fail, causing the timing chain to skip and potentially damaging the engine. Symptoms may include a rattling noise from the engine, loss of power, and misfiring.
  • Solution: Replace the timing chain tensioner.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

4-speed Automatic Transmission

• Transmission slipping
  • Description/Symptoms: The transmission may slip while shifting gears, causing a loss of power or hesitation.
  • Solution: Rebuild or replace the transmission.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $3,000
  • Recalls: None Found

5-speed Manual Transmission

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• Front suspension strut failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The front suspension struts can fail, causing a rough ride, poor handling, and uneven tire wear.
  • Solution: Replace the front suspension struts.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Ignition coils failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The ignition coils can fail, causing misfiring and engine problems. Symptoms may include a rough idle, hesitation, and check engine light.
  • Solution: Replace the ignition coils.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $300
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Fog light switch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The fog light switch can fail, causing the fog lights to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the fog light switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Power window switch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The power window switches can fail, causing some or all windows to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the power window switches.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $300
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 1992 INFINITI Q45 is a reliable luxury sedan with a powerful engine and comfortable interior. However, it is not without its issues. The most common problems include intake manifold gasket failure, timing chain tensioner failure, transmission slipping, and suspension strut failure. While some of these issues can be costly to fix, the overall severity and cost of the problems are relatively minor compared to other vehicles in its class.