2001 Infiniti QX4: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 73 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is equipment (25% of complaints); the 1999 and 2000 and 2002 and 2003 model years look more trouble-free.
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 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2021
“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.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2020
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“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.”Owner report · Wheels · Apr 2019
“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.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2018
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti qx4. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. While being inspected, the technician found that the frame and underbody were corroded on the front passenger side. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unable to be repaired since it was structurally unsafe. There was considerable corrosion to the frame of the vehicle and could collapse while being lifted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 201,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2015
“No accident. Discovered severe corrosion localized on passenger side frame/axel/front wheel drive bracket part of frame. Car has only 65,00 mile. Body, exhaust etc. Show no corrosion. Other parts of frame look mild. Car unsafe to drive. Nissan non responsive. I am original owner. Car was 7 years in ohio and 8 years in south carolina. We were lucky to find this before a significant incident! *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2015
“Body frame rusted behind the front wheel on passenger side. When I try to replace the flat tire , the car collapse over the jack. The car frame broke. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti qx4. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when a grinding noise from the front driver's side wheel was heard as the contact attempted a turn. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the driver's side strut was rusted and damaged. The contact informed the manufacturer of the defect but no remedy was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 84,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How other years compare
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Is the 2001 Infiniti QX4 reliable?
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Infiniti QX4. The most complained-about area is equipment (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Infiniti QX4 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 102,295 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Infiniti QX4 have open recalls?
4 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.