1997 Infiniti QX4
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
1997: 45 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 73 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
44% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing front and coil springs.
Show complaint excerpts
My husband and I were involved in an accident on January 24TH 2010, while traveling n. On state hwy 87 going towards payson, az although there had been a lot of snow in the higher elevations the roads were clear and appeared dry.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-17
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
I had my car sitting in my driveway detailing it. I've always took exceptional care of my vehicles and one thing I've always done was made sure the undercoating was top-notch.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-19
Also filed under Steering
Car suspension shimmies, shakes and whole car rolls at highway speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-21
Steering
24% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing idler and attachment.
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Show complaint excerpts
At 6:45 a.m car traveling down freezeland road, linden, va at about 30MPH. Weather conditions: clear, dry. Road conditions: no defects, oil or other traction faults that would cause accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-02-14
Wheels
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Tires
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2007-11-26Fuel system, gasoline07V435000 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…
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.
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2011-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-06-30 Frame/Body Structure Corrosion
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2011-08-25Steering, suspension11V244000 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…
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.…
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Infiniti QX4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V435000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 11V244000 · Steering, suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Infiniti QX4 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Infiniti QX4?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Infiniti QX4 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.