Major Problems with Infiniti QX4 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Infiniti QX4 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Infiniti QX4

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Infiniti QX4.

Model Year	Complaints
2003 QX4	10
2002 QX4	14
2001 QX4	38
2000 QX4	19
1999 QX4	26

Worst 3 Infiniti QX4 complaints

2000 Infiniti QX4 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 190000 miles

2001 Infiniti QX4 FRONTAL Victims: 1 Mileage: 90000 miles

1999 Infiniti QX4 STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 136869 miles

Browse Infiniti QX4 complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, STEERING and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Infiniti QX4 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION the control arm is completely rusted away as the pathfinders that they recalled and is doing exactly as they have...	19 ~ 172584 miles
STEERING bought a used car from a used car dealer with 1 previous owner. in 2011 a recall was supposedly done	15 ~ 163068 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE this concern is involving the r1109 recall issued by infiniti. the recall was performed six years ago however rust and...	14 ~ 160827 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2002 infiniti qx4. consumer writes in regards to recall concerning side strut tower housing *tgw the consumer stated he was...	9 ~ 136120 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT bose/clarion nissan/infiniti in-dash 6 disc changer problems caused by plastic gears being used for loading and disc switching mechanisms. symptoms...	7 ~ 97250 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2001 infiniti qx4. consumer states the front right side of the unibody frame has rusted out dangerously at the area...	6 ~ 178000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER extreme corrosion in the undercarriage prevents us from driving the car. even though infiniti had a recall for this issue	5 ~ 129562 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2002 infiniti qx4 in a parking lot at about 5mph. intending to park straight ahead against a concrete wall. one...	5 ~ 121378 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti qx4. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v361000 (airbag)....	4 ~ 196333 miles
EQUIPMENT i have experienced the same problems with the bose / clarion stereo system that many other people have. out of...	4 ~ 86250 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the engine stalled and resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes. *nlm the engine light was...	4 ~ 90000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2001 infiniti qx4 recall notice of faulty or defective fuel filter. consumer states that there is an insufficient amount of	4 ~ 199000 miles
STRUCTURE 2003 infiniti qx4. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. smd tr...	3 ~ 136583 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM fuel filler neck has corroded causing gas to leak on to tire and brakes while filling gas tank. recall of	3 ~ 95000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM power doors locks and windows stopped working. keyless entry wouldn't work. driver side door kept locking on its own and	3 ~ 124167 miles
WHEELS while driving my 2002 infiniti qx4 with three other adults and an infant in the auto the entire hub of...	3 ~ 129736 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and there was a branch log on highway and vehicle went down an	3 ~ 90000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti qx4. while driving over 45 mph the front end of the vehicle shook...	2 ~ 199500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there is a pulsing feel in the brakes. have checked online and realized that it seems to be a common...	2 ~ 255000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2002 infiniti qx4. on september 14 2007 while fueling the vehicle the gas shot back out...	2 ~ 90700 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN manufacturer is aware of problem insists that computer needs reprogramming. transmission failed road test by mechanic and a long list...	2
REAR > SUSPENSION rear suspension bottoms out with 4 adults in vehicle. local dealer confirmed on 01/25/2002. infiniti will not correct problem nor	2
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2003 infiniti qx4. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. smd tr...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no accident. discovered severe corrosion localized on passenger side frame/axel/front wheel drive bracket part of frame. car has only 65...	1 ~ 65000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the built-on running boards (these are not an add-on feature to the vehicle but came standard on all qx-4s) have...	1 ~ 137095 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph she heard a rattling...	1 ~ 182491 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2001 infiniti qx4. consumer states the front right side of the unibody frame has rusted out dangerously at the area...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact lost control of the steering...	1 ~ 199000 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact lost control of the steering...	1 ~ 199000 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact lost control of the steering...	1 ~ 199000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti qx4. the contact stated while attempting a turn at 20 mph the vehicle...	1 ~ 74000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have found that the brake and accelerator pedals are too close together making it easy to hit the gas...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2003 infiniti qx4. the front passenger and driver side windows roll down without warning intermittently. the...	1 ~ 65000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. the contact smelled fumes in his garage and noticed that the fuel hose...	1 ~ 100000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2000 infiniti qx4. the contact was changing a flat tire and noticed that the jack was...	1 ~ 160000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my clarion manufactured radio/cd player in my 2001 qx4 infinti truck is displaying an error message of err2 .cd's are	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident on 8-15-05 while going 40-45 mph. the vehicle rolled over. at...	1 ~ 90000 miles
RIM > WHEELS the consumer has a concern that all the rims (original equipment) on the vehicle showed hairline cracks around the lug	1 ~ 67000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at 35 mph on a dry single lane paved road i unavoidably ran my infiniti qx4 suv over...	1 ~ 5900 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while parked with engine off vehicle caught on fire. fire was extinguished by the fire department. fire department determined that	1 ~ 47105 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY front windshield on passenger's side is distorted at the bottom. windshield has a separation in it which causes passenger to	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING steering locked up - gearbox or steering column failure. *ak...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the foot brake did not work while attempting to stop consumer had no control and skidded about 80-85 feet until	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of control while driving under normal driving conditions resulting in the vehicle hitting a...	1
TIRES steering wheel shook. vehicle has been at dealer 9 times for this problem could not solve problem. dealer has done...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering wheel shook. vehicle has been at dealer 9 times for this problem could not solve problem. dealer has done...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN drive shaft experiences continued vibrations at speeds of 40-65 mph. mjs...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer had problems getting recall repair 00v-410 performed the dealer refused to pick the vehicle up from the consumer	1

FAQ

What year Infiniti QX4 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 5 years, Infiniti QX4 models of 2003, 2002, 2000 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Infiniti QX4?

Infiniti QX4 models of 2001 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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