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Infiniti QX4

1997–2001 only

180 classified complaints 1 recall

1997–2001 Infiniti QX4 models have 180 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically surfacing around 153,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Infiniti QX4 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1997–2001

2002–2006

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 43 complaints

Median onset: 153,000 miles.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 38 complaints

Median onset: 137,095 miles.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 31 complaints

Median onset: 182,491 miles.

Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 21 complaints

Median onset: 167,000 miles. 9.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 17 complaints

Median onset: 161,000 miles. 29.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 9 complaints

Median onset: 190,500 miles.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 198,000 miles.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Infiniti QX4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.