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Infiniti QX4 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns across the Infiniti QX4, 1997–2006. Owners have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2001 drew the most (73) and the 2004 the fewest (1).

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Infiniti QX4 complaints by model year

277 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

199719981999200020012002200320042006
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2004 · 1 complaints
  • 2006 · 1 complaints
  • 2003 · 20 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2001 · 73 complaints
  • 1997 · 45 complaints
  • 1999 · 43 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 1997–2006. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Infiniti QX4 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component199719981999200020012002200320042006
Suspension 20101491214800
Structure 35810173600
Steering 11614567200
Equipment 1001181000
Service brakes 232033311
Engine and engine cooling 423143000
Power train 233062100
Fuel system 055241000

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Infiniti QX4 recalls (8)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one QX4 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Infiniti QX4
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
20V008000Jan 9, 2020Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode2002, 200347.8%
17V068000Feb 2, 2017Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture200214.3%
15V287000May 15, 2015Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture2002, 200339.7%
11V244000Apr 20, 2011FRAME/BODY STRUCTURE CORROSION1997–2003—
10V312000Jul 6, 2010AIR BAGS IMPROPER PROPELLANT WAFER2002—
07V435000Sep 18, 2007LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET1997–2001—
01V282000Aug 30, 2001NISSAN/REAR DOOR HATCH2001—
00V410000Dec 5, 2000NISSAN/IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY2000, 2001—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

199715 mpg
199815 mpg
199915 mpg
200015 mpg
200115 mpg
200215 mpg
200315–16 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

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Infiniti QX4 FAQ

How many recalls has the Infiniti QX4 had?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns that cover at least one Infiniti QX4 model year from 1997 to 2006. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Infiniti QX4 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2001 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (73) and the 2004 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Infiniti QX4 problems?

Across the 1997–2006 model years, owners most often name the suspension, structure, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Infiniti QX4 get?

EPA rates the 2003 Infiniti QX4 at 15 to 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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