MYRModel Year Report

2002 Infiniti QX4

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2002 Infiniti QX4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:04.323Z

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
37
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2002: 37 complaints

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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.

Suspension

38% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASH
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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, 2017-11-13

Also filed under Steering

Car bottomed out with three passengers - lbs 210,123,115+30LB dog and luggage. How can an SUV touted to haul 3500 lb trailer, seat five, have a luggage rack.bottomout at every expansion joint from here to maineand back???

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-25

Rear suspension bottoms out with 4 adults in vehicle. Local dealer confirmed on 01/25/2002. Infiniti will not correct problem nor refund purchase.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-26

Steering

19% · 7 reports

Air bags

14% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2016-04-07

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, 2006-05-16

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic

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, 2026-04-27

Also filed under Electrical system

Vehicle speed control

11% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2012-07-26

Structure

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing body.

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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, 2019-08-30

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-08-19Air bags10V312000 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…

    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…

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  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.…

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  4. R
    2015-06-15Air bags15V287000 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.

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  5. R
    2017-03-31Air bags17V068000 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.

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  6. R
    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 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.

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  7. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  8. R
    2022-09-23Air bags22E066000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Infiniti QX4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V312000 · Air bags
  • Recall 11V244000 · Steering, suspension
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V068000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22E066000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti QX4 have?
6 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.