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2001 Infiniti QX4 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2001 Infiniti QX4 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Infiniti dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Infiniti QX4, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Infiniti QX4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Infiniti QX4, describing incidents dated December 14, 2000 to July 14, 2022.

Most-cited components

Equipment 18 complaints
Structure 17 complaints
Suspension 12 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
Power Train 6 complaints
Steering 6 complaints

Of the 73 complaints on file, 7 report a crash; across all 73 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11475519 · Filed July 24, 2022
Its the wheel stud on the driver side left rear....it departed from the vehicke at 55 mph.
ODI #11458298 · Filed March 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti QX4. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear struts and rear brackets needed to be replaced due to…
ODI #11447045 · Filed January 11, 2022
passenger side bottom carriage is completely rusted. steering wheel shakes car makes knocking noise. just noticed there was a recall on it. i’ve only had this vehicle 7 months with 90,000 miles on it.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Infiniti QX4 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE11-004: Frame/Body Structure Corrosion
Closed June 30, 2011
- Recall 11V-244

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

FRAME/BODY STRUCTURE CORROSION

NHTSA #11V244000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2011 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 195,991 vehicles

Owners notified August 25, 2011 · Vehicles built September 1, 1996 – October 31, 2002 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Safety consequence

THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO GRINDING NOISES, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND POSSIBLY THE STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET

NHTSA #07V435000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice

Reported September 18, 2007 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 372,250 vehicles

Owners notified November 26, 2007 · Vehicles built May 24, 1997 – July 24, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF COATING MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED AT THE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING IN THE COATING WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL OF THE TUBE.

Safety consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. HOWEVER, IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, IF A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL, CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS CASE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN FILLING THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

NISSAN/REAR DOOR HATCH

NHTSA #01V282000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2001 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 31,000 vehicles

Owners notified September 24, 2001 · Vehicles built January 8, 2001 – June 8, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BRACKETS USED TO ATTACH THE TWO GAS STRUTS TO THE REAR DOOR (HATCH) MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MADE. AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INCREASE IN GAS PRESSURE IN THE STRUT(S) COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS TO BEND, RESULTING IN THE STRUTS DETACHING FROM THE BRACKET(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE REAR DOOR.

Safety consequence

IF BOTH STRUTS DETACH FROM THE BRACKETS, THE DOOR WILL RAPIDLY FALL DOWN, POSSIBLY STRIKING SOMEONE AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NISSAN/IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #00V410000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported December 5, 2000 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 9,200 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign R0006 · Owners notified December 22, 2000 · Vehicles built October 1, 1999 – March 22, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROPERLY SEATED KEY CYLINDER CAP CONNECTOR PINS. VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE CONNECTING PINS TO LOOSEN AND/OR FALL OUT ALLOWING THE KEY CYLINDER CAP TO DISENGAGE FROM THE KEY CYLINDER.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ROD CAN MOVE, WHICH COULD LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLIES WITH LOOSE OR MISSING END CAP CONNECTOR PINS WILL BE REPLACED. A RING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL OTHERS TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE PINS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Infiniti QX4 4-DR. w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 4, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Safety Technology

1 investigation

73 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Infiniti QX4.

Wheels

ODI #11475519

Incident: July 14, 2022 · Filed: July 24, 2022

Its the wheel stud on the driver side left rear....it departed from the vehicke at 55 mph.

Suspension

ODI #11458298

Incident: January 15, 2020 · Filed: March 25, 2022

The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti QX4. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear struts and rear brackets needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they declined to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.

Steering; Unknown or Other

ODI #11447045

Incident: November 1, 2021 · Filed: January 11, 2022

passenger side bottom carriage is completely rusted. steering wheel shakes car makes knocking noise. just noticed there was a recall on it. i’ve only had this vehicle 7 months with 90,000 miles on it.

Suspension; Structure

ODI #11447006

Incident: January 8, 2022 · Filed: January 11, 2022

Lower control arm broke due to excessive rust/ corrosion on ENTIRE underside of vehicle. Nearly caused accident . Scared the bejesus out of us . Now afraid to drive.

Suspension; Wheels; Unknown or Other

ODI #11230627

Incident: April 12, 2019 · Filed: July 10, 2019

THE WHOLE FRAME IS RUSTED MAKE A LOUD CRACKING AND OTHER NOISES. AFRAID TO DRIVE WAS INSPECTED BY TIRE SHOP THEY WOULD NOT WORK ON IT. CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN FRONT OF MY DAUGHTER HOME.

Steering; Suspension; Structure

ODI #11132687

Incident: October 1, 2018 · Filed: October 1, 2018

THE SUV HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR UNUSUAL RUSTING OF THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE, THE NHTSA SAID THE STRUTS MAY RUST AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE BODY, THAT IS HAPPENING. WE CALLED THE NISSAN DEALER IN WINCHESTER VIRGINIA, THEY LIED AND SAID THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL.

Structure

ODI #10994436

Incident: January 1, 2016 · Filed: June 12, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINTI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (INFINITI OF AKRON LOCATED AT 3332 S ARLINGTON RD AKRON, OH 44312), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Suspension; Structure

ODI #10892831

Incident: August 5, 2011 · Filed: August 3, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI QX4. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FRAME NEAR THE STRUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS REIMBURSED. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING, SUSPENSION) BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME CONTINUED TO CORRODE AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR DID NOT ADEQUATELY REPAIR THE FAILURE WITH THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Suspension

ODI #10865023

Incident: May 14, 2016 · Filed: May 15, 2016

REAR SUSPENSION BOTTOMS OUT WITH 4 ADULTS IN VEHICLE.

Suspension; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10795271

Incident: November 21, 2015 · Filed: November 21, 2015

NOTHING HAVE NOT HAPPEN BUT IM NOTICED THOSE THINGS AND LOOKED UP RECALLS AND WOULD LIKE IT FIXED

Other Infiniti QX4 model years

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