Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20 | typical | 3 | Suspension | Average |
| 2002 | 37 | typical | 5 | Suspension | Average |
| 2001 | 73 | 3.1× | 4 | Equipment | Avoid |
| 2000 | 28 | −43% | 3 | Body | Good |
| 1999 | 43 | typical | 2 | Suspension | Average |
| 1998 | 29 | typical | 2 | Suspension | Average |
| 1997 | 45 | 1.6× | 2 | Suspension | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median QX4 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti QX4 problems
Latest Infiniti QX4 recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Takata air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension › Front
Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 Infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode…
Remedy: Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent out in May 2011. The second notice was mailed on July 25, 2011.
Air bags › Frontal
Nissan is recalling forty-six certain model year 2002 pathfinder and Infiniti qx4 vehicles manufactured from August 24, 2001 through August 28, 2001. The air bag inflator contains propellant wafers that are required to properly deploy the front passenger air bag.
Remedy: Nissan will notify the owners of the forty-six affected vehicles. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on August 19, 2010.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti QX4 should you avoid?
2001 and 1997 — these years have the most complaints relative to other QX4 years at the same age, led by equipment & accessories problems in the 2001.
What is the best year for the Infiniti QX4?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other QX4 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti QX4 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (87), body & structure (52) and steering (51). Suspension complaints peak in the 1997 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti QX4 had?
8 recalls across 1997–2003. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Infiniti QX4 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.