MYRModel Year Report

1999 Infiniti QX4

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1999 Infiniti QX4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:30.806Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 43 complaints 1999 43 2000: 28 complaints 2001: 73 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2006: 1 complaint 2006
1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 43 complaints 1999 43 2000: 28 complaints 2000 2001: 73 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006
1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 43 complaints 1999 43 2000: 28 complaints 2000 2001: 73 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2006: 1 complaint 2006

1999: 43 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199745
199829
199943
200028
200173
200237
200320
20041
20061

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

33% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On nov. 4TH, 2013, I was driving my child to school. I began to turn left & the car suddenly jerked us to the left & then went out of control. As we were jerked to the left, I felt the steering wheel jerk and then it started spinning like a top.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-10

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Infiniti QX4. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering causing him to crash into a pole. The vehicle sustained damage to the front driver side. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-16

Also filed under Electrical system

Steering locked up - gearbox or steering column failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-06

Suspension

33% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Infiniti QX4. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH she heard a rattling and squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the failure was unable to be duplicated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-24

Structure

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

CRASH

Electrical system

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

1. Stereo amplifier fuse blew. (15 amp) 2. Fuse replaced 3. While driving the car smelled smoke. 4. All dash lights and electrical system went black. 5. Smoke started coming from under the dash board. 6.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-27

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2011-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-06-30 Frame/Body Structure Corrosion
  3. R
    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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Infiniti QX4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V435000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 11V244000 · Steering, suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Infiniti QX4?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.