Infiniti QX4 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti QX4 model year (1997–2003) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti QX4 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 46 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem score: 57
1 recall · 33 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 40
1 recall · 25 complaints
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 28
Best Infiniti QX4 Years to Buy
2 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 10
2 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 21
1 recall · 20 complaints
Main area: STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem score: 23
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Infiniti QX4 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 10 | Good |
| 2002 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 27 | Caution |
| 2001 | 3 | 46 | 1 | — | 57 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 | — | — | 21 | Caution |
| 1999 | 1 | 25 | — | — | 28 | Caution |
| 1998 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 23 | Caution |
| 1997 | 1 | 33 | 2 | — | 40 | Avoid |
All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti QX4 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder QX4 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year QX4 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2001 Infiniti QX4 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 46 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 57 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year QX4 to buy?+
The 2003 Infiniti QX4 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 10. It has only 2 recalls and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which QX4 has the fewest problems?+
The 2003, 2000, 1998 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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