2003 Infiniti QX4: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern suspension.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Bought a used car from a used car dealer with 1 previous owner. In 2011 a recall was supposedly done by indicating "inspected!" why wasn't the parts replaced?”Owner report · Structure · May 2018
“This concern is involving the r1109 recall issued by infiniti. The recall was performed six years ago, however rust, and holes in the metal are now visible. I was told that because the recall was already performed, there was nothing they could do to assist me. This vehicle will soon be unsafe to drive.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2018
“The control arm is completely rusted away as the pathfinders that they recalled and is doing exactly as they have done...but there is no recall on the infiniti I was wondering why those and not the infiniti as we live in massachusetts and the salt does the same on this car now we have the death womble on this car”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2017
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“2003 infiniti qx4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. *smd *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2016
“I keep getting notices about this airbag recall, but this vehicle was donated to hudson high school and broken down for parts. This vehicle hasn't been on the road for over 3 years. Please take this off the recall list.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti qx4. While driving over 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the engine cradle was cracked due to rusting and corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2016
“Fuel filler neck has corroded causing gas to leak on to tire and brakes while filling gas tank. Recall of previous model. *js”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2014
“Running boards are completely rusted, they will either fall off while driving and could cause an accident or an unsuspecting person could be relying on them to enter the suv and hurt them selves. The suv was well taken care of, 1 owner, and the frame rails and chassis are considerably rust free. How come these are in such bad condition? Why don't infiniti have replacements for them alone and not the whole running board for over $1300 per side! That's insane and no one is going to pay that for a 11+ year old suv! *tr”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2014
“2003 infinity qx4. Attorney writes on behalf of the consumer in regards to the front driver's side strut tower housing unit *tgw the lawyer stated his client's vehicle was seized by infiniti and they offered to buy the vehicle back. His client never received a recall letter and was only made aware of the problem when he took the vehicle in for servicing. Recall# 11v244000. *jb updated 08/09/12”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2012
“Passenger side strut tower completely rusted out, the dealership deemed the vehicle unsafe to operate. However, the current recall does not cover the passenger side, only the drivers side and it's my responsibility to cover the cost of the replacement. *kb”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
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. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain air bag inflator replacement service parts that may have been installed as part of a theft or collision repair. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific part numbers. These replacement inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the inflators as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 14, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2003 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2003 Infiniti QX4 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Infiniti QX4. The most complained-about area is suspension.
Does the 2003 Infiniti QX4 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. 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.