Infiniti QX4 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

14
Total Recalls
164
Total Complaints
16
Total Crashes
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2001
Worst Year
2003
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Infiniti QX4 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2003BestGood341EngineFull report →
2002Avoid521SuspensionFull report →
2001WorstAvoid24651StructureFull report →
2000Good115Electrical SystemFull report →
1999Caution1251SuspensionFull report →
1998Caution1205StructureFull report →
1997Avoid13342SuspensionFull report →

7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Infiniti QX4 Problems

Suspension
35
Structure
23
Steering
20
Equipment
10
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
8
Power Train
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Wheels
6
Electrical System
6
Air Bags
5
Visibility
5
Vehicle Speed Control
5

Based on 164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

QX4 Years to Avoid

2001 QX4
46 complaints · 2 recalls · 5 crashes
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1997 QX4
33 complaints · 1 recalls · 4 crashes
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2002 QX4
21 complaints · 5 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best QX4 Years to Buy

2003 QX4
4 complaints · 3 recalls
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2000 QX4
15 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Infiniti QX4 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti QX4 Reliability

What year QX4 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2001 Infiniti QX4 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 46 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2001 report for specific defects.

Is the Infiniti QX4 reliable?

The Infiniti QX4 has accumulated 164 owner-filed complaints and 14 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2003 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used QX4.

What are the most common QX4 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Suspension (35 reports), Structure (23 reports), Steering (20 reports), Equipment (10 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my QX4 has an open recall?

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