1999 Infiniti QX4: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Just bought the car used 5 months ago and it's not working due to strut housing and fuel filler tube recalls. I'm disabled and homeless currently and without the ability to drive my vehicle.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2018
“Accelerating grinding sound in back chassis. Steering is harder than usual. Im not getting the power to accelerate properly all the time. Eventually the problem with salt cause im in Indiana too much salt on roads and i dont think things are sealed completely from manufacturers.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. The contact stated that both rear exterior and interior doors failed to open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2013
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. The dealer advised the contact there was rust under the drivers front seat of the vehicle and on the frame. The rust had not completely covered the frame at the time it was noticed. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. The current mileage was 127,000.”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2011
“I own a 1999 infinity qx4 the gas line erupted & all the gas leaked out the car was towed to a mechanic & upon inspection I was informed by the mechanic that there was a recall on this same defect previously I was not aware of a recall period. I contacted the infiniti dealer & I was informed that I will have to pay for the repairs. Please let me know what is my next course of action. *kb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2011
“1999 infiniti qx4. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice regarding the front driver's strut tower housing *tgw prior to the recall, the consumer was informed the strut tower was not only contacting the steering column; it was aggressively rasping the entire steering system. The consumer was informed the vehicle was not safe to drive. The consumer has since donated the vehicle.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 infiniti qx4. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle would jerk violently. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 112,380.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2011
“I was driving at a slow rate of speed when I felt and heard a noise in the steering column and brake pedal. Upon further inspection I saw the driver side strut tower had broken loose from the welds on the frame causing the tower to become dislodged from the frame itself.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2011
“The driver side strut tower has detached from the body approximately 50% due to corrosion and welding/rivet failure. A clanking metallic sound is made on normal driving conditions. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2011
“Broken strut tower/housing on 1999 qx4. Mechanic just advised it has rusted and torn away on the drivers side. Car is considered unsafe to drive because it is impacting the steering column shaft. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Is the 1999 Infiniti QX4 reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Infiniti QX4. The most complained-about area is suspension (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Infiniti QX4 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 135,000 miles or less.
Does the 1999 Infiniti QX4 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.