MYRModel Year Report

2002 Infiniti QX4

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2002 Infiniti QX4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:27.847Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti QX4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1997: 45 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 43 complaints 1999 2000: 28 complaints 2001: 73 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006
2002: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
199745
199829
199943
200028
200173
200237
200320
20041
20061

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 27%

27% of complaints: suspension — 10 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI QX4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WITH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT HOUSING WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171113

STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI QX4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WITH AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT HOUSING WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171113

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN STATIONERY 2002 INFINITI QX4 STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT ON CITY STREET WAS HIT IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS ACCELERATING. PUSHED INFINITI QX4 25 FEET INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160407

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A GARAGE AT 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING THROUGH THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. DURING THE INCIDENT THE CONTACT HAD BRAKE FAILURE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060516

Driving in a snow storm and slid in to a rail ,no damage but the back light,airbag deployed,. My regular headlights on the driver side went out three years ago , neighbor got it to work ,now both headlights are not working.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260427

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING INTO A GARAGE AT 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE CRASHING THROUGH THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. DURING THE INCIDENT THE CONTACT HAD BRAKE FAILURE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060516

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FULLY STOP WHEN I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. ONCE THE CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK THE ENGINE REVVED ALL THE WAY UP TO 8.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120726

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI QX4. AFTER THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE NOTICED RUST FORMING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL BELOW THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190830

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100819 — air bags

NISSAN IS RECALLING FORTY-SIX CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 PATHFINDER AND INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 24, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2001. THE AIR BAG INFLATOR CONTAINS PROPELLANT WAFERS T

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE FORTY-SIX AFFECTED VEHICLES. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19

Campaign 10V312000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110128 — PE (closed 20110630)

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion

R 20110825 — steering, suspension

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,

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. O

Campaign 11V244000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150615 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 15V287000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170331 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March, 31, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 17V068000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200212 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 20V008000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220923 — air bags

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.

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.

Campaign 22E066000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Infiniti QX4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V312000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V244000 (steering, suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V287000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V068000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22E066000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Infiniti QX4?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti QX4 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.