2000 Infiniti Qx4 problems
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Common 2000 Infiniti Qx4 problems
The Infiniti QX4, a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Nissan's luxury division, has been praised for its reliability and durability
. However, as with any vehicle, there have been some common problems reported by owners.
- Erratic Idle Speed and Increased Accelerator Pedal Effort: This issue has been reported by owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the problem being an erratic idle speed and increased accelerator pedal effort. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty sensors or a malfunctioning throttle body.
- 4WD Light May Flash On and Off Intermittently: This issue has been reported by some owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the 4WD light flashing on and off intermittently. This issue can be caused by a problem with the transfer case or the 4WD system.
- Evap System Fault: This issue has been reported by some owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the Evap system fault being a common problem. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty sensors or a malfunctioning Evap system.
- Viscous Coupling Failure: This issue has been reported by some owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the viscous coupling failing due to improper operation. This issue can be caused by installing wheels of different diameters, which can lead to failure of the viscous coupling of the transfer case .
- Engine Water Hammer: This issue has been reported by some owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the engine water hammer being a common problem. This issue can be caused by unsuccessful forcing of a gear, which the driver was too lazy to pre-measure, threatening it with an engine water hammer and a best with various failures of numerous electricians .
- Spare Wheel Mounting System: This issue has been reported by some owners of the Infiniti QX4, with the spare wheel mounting system turning sour if the spare tire is not touched for several years, especially when operating in dirty and salty winters. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including corrosion or a malfunctioning mounting system .
In conclusion, while the Infiniti QX4 is a reliable and durable SUV, there have been some common problems reported by owners. These issues include shaking from the rear, erratic idle speed and increased accelerator pedal effort, 4WD light flashing intermittently, Evap system fault, viscous coupling failure, engine water hammer, and spare wheel mounting system issues. It is important for owners to address these issues promptly to ensure the longevity and safety of their vehicle.
When did they stop making INFINITI QX4?
The INFINITI QX4 production run ended following the 2003 model year. The 'QX' branding would continue on to have an impact on INFINITI's sport utility and crossover product selection.
Is INFINITI QX4 body on frame?
But don't let all this luxury fool you. The QX4 is still one tough soldier. Like the Pathfinder, the QX4 uses MonoFrame construction, a hybrid of unibody and body-on-frame design, providing a solid platform.
Why is my INFINITI QX4 not starting?
The most common reasons an INFINITI QX4 won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Is INFINITI QX4 4x4?
And infiniti's G35 it's a 3.5 liter dual overhead cam V6. And in this application it makes 240 horsepower. And 265 pound-feet of torque in this truck it's paired to a four-speed automatic. And it uses
2000 Infiniti Qx4 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Infiniti Qx4 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Infiniti Qx4 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Infiniti Qx4
The NHTSA has received 31 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Infiniti Qx4. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Infiniti Qx4 vehicles.
2023-03-09
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-09
- VIN: JNRAR07Y8YW
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The vehicle is completely rusting underneath and running boards. I was told by Infiniti customer affairs that the recalls had closed for rusted out struts. This impacts driving and can become a safety concern if the struts completely rust away. I'm concerned for my safety or the safety of my family if this failure occurs. The dealerships will not honor a recall that is no longer valid or closed. This is a potential life safety issue.
2019-08-09
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-08
- VIN: JNRAR07Y2YW
- Components: STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND THE FUEL TANK DID NOT INDICATE WHEN IT WAS AT FULL CAPACITY. AS A RESULT, FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW. THE RUST FAILURE WAS REMEDIED IN 2012. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY (1945 DIXIE HWY, FORT WRIGHT, KY 41011) FOR OTHER REPAIRS; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FUEL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2018-01-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-10
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RIDING WITH A CO WORKER COMING FROM BREAKFAST ON VETERANS PARKWAY,1ST DEFAULT WAS FRONT AXLE,2ND DEFAULT AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOYED,SO I'M TELLING THE DRIVER TO SLOW DOWN CAUSE OF THE AXLE HE REFUSES AND HIT THE GUARD RAIL DOING 70MPH HIT 3 TIMES BEFORE STARTED ROLLING OFF GUARD RAIL.WAS HOSPITALIZED
2016-10-04
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-26
- VIN: JNRAR07Y0YW
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING CAUSED THE POWER STEERING COLUMN TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
2016-10-03
STEERING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-15
- VIN: JNRAR07XYXW
- Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: SERIOUS CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT JUST BEYOND THE STRUT MOUNT RECALL LOCATION. THE DEALERSHIP DEEMED IT NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED AND WAS TOLD BY BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS THAT ITS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT. SOON AFTER THE WHEEL STARTED SHAKING WHILE TURNING LEFT. KNOCKING GOT WORSE AND IT STARTED TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE TURNING. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT IS STILL SITTING AND NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. UPDATED 08/29/2017*JS
2015-12-07
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-04
- VIN: JNRAR07Y7YW
- Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I WAS TOLD ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO FRAME BODY STRUT HOUSING CORROSION, I'M HEARING A CLICKING SOUND AS I PROCEED TO MAKE TURNS NOW. I TOOK IT IN TO BE LOOKED AT TO SEE IF NOISE I WAS HEARING COULD BE REPAIRED, UPON THE MECHANIC PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE LIFT HE NOTICED THE CORROSION ON FRONT END OF THE STRUT HOUSING.
2015-10-29
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-18
- VIN: JNRAR07Y1YW
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2000 INFINITI QX4 HAD A VISUAL INSPECTION DONE AT THE INFINITI OF BELLEVUE WA ON AUG 4, 2008 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS ENOUGH COATING TO PREVENT CORROSION FROM OCCURRING DUE TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS NOW LEAKING FUEL DURING FILL UPS AND WHEN IT IS TOPPED OFF. A VISUAL IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE OF MEASURING THICKNESS OF A CONVERSION COATING. THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIED THE ISSUE ON OCTOBER 27 2015 AND THE INFINITI CORP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE IT DOES NOT WANT TO OPEN THE RECALL. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE WHEN FUELING THE CAR IT IS SPILLING ON TO THE GROUND AT THE GAS STATION AND COULD IGNITE. THERE IS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FUEL FILLER AND A LACK OF PRODUCT TO FIX IT. DUE TO THIS INADEQUATE INSPECTION THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC HAS NOT BEEN ACHIEVED, THE RECALL SHOULD BE REOPENED. RECALL NUMBER: 07V435000 RECALL DATE: 09/18/2007 COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP PROBLEM SUMMARY: 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 HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF COATING MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED AT THE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING IN THE COATING WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL OF THE TUBE. CONSEQUENCE: XXX CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS CASE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN FILLING THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2015-10-29
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-16
- VIN: JNRAR07Y1YW
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED BACK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V435000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY INSPECTED AND NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLES FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR COATING AND MAKE REPAIRS IF NECESSARY. HOWEVER, THE RECALL NOTICE REMEDY INDICATED THAT DEALERS WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000.
2015-10-15
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-13
- VIN: JNRAR07Y9YW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BASED ON MY MY MECHANICS ADVISE I HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY INFINITI DEALER AND LEARNED THAT FRAME OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED THRU MOUNTING POINT OF RF LOWER CONTROL ARM AND UNSAFE TO OPERATE. BASED ON MY MECHANICS ADVISE, I CONTACTED INFINITI. I EXPLAINED THEM THAT THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 136,900 MILES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED LIKE THIS. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT INFINITI MESSED UP THE METALLURGY OR USED CHEAP STEEL TO MANUFACTURE THIS CAR. INFINITI RECITED THE SEVERAL RECALLS LIKE STRUT TOWER AND FILLER TUBE RUST AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I LIKE THESE VEHICLES TO BE LOOKED AT AGAIN FOR THE SEVERE RUST ISSUES THAT MAKES THESE VEHICLES UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS.
2015-09-11
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-10
- VIN: JNRAR07Y1YW
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT INSPECTED A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE DRIVER TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT STEERING SHAFT COLUMN WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER, AT NO COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 129,000. UPDATED 11/19/15*LJ THE SHOCK TOWER FAILED AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BROKE. UPDATED 12/08/15.*JB
2015-06-01
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-13
- VIN: JNRAR07Y5YW
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINTI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
2015-05-18
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-18
- VIN: JNRAR07Y5YW
- Components: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY FRAME AN BODY ON MY CAR RUSTING VERY BADLY. THE FRAME AN WHEEL WELL ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF CAR IS VERY BADLY RUSTED. I WENT FOR SERVICE BECAUSE OF A ROCKING BACK AN FORTH THEY TOLD ME TOO GET HELP RIGHT A WAY BECAUSE MY FRAME WAS ABOUT TO BREAK DUE TO RUST $1100. COST IS THERE A RECALL. I CANT AFFORD THIS COST. I REALLY NEED MY CAR ITS MY LIFE LINE. PLEASE HELP ME GET MY CAR REPAIRED.
2015-02-12
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-04
- VIN: JNRAR07Y4YW
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOVE 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND SWAYING MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INFINITI DEALER WHO STATED IN THEIR INSPECTION REPORT, "FOUND PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL MOUNT (CRADLE TO FRAME) BROKEN AND CRACKED". VERBALLY THE DEALER SAID THAT THE CAR'S FRAME "SIMPLY RUSTED APART." *TR
2013-01-10
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-01
- VIN: JNRAR07Y9YW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN SEVERE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION BEGAN. CHECKED FRONT SUSPENSION AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE) FRAME WAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY AT THE CONNECTION POINT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THIS RESULTED IN THE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME/CONTROL ARM FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION AND THE RIGHT WHEEL WAS NO LONGER STABLE OR HELD IN PROPER GEOMETRY. THIS CREATED A VERY HAZARDOUS SAFETY RELATED ISSUE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AS I WAS AWARE OF THE STRUT TOWER DEFECT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT MY STRUT TOWER WAS NOT CORRODED AND COULD BE REPAIRED ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE TO THE FRAME ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. INFINITY WAS CONTACTED AND EVALUATED 3 PHOTOS SENT BY THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A DEFECT AND THAT I LIVE IN THE SALT BELT. IM NO ROCKET SCIENTIST BUT THAT'S WHY THE STRUT TOWER RECALL WAS ISSUED IN THE SALT BELT STATES, (CORROSION). PREVIOUS RECALL FOR CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILL TUBE. I BELIEVE A PATTERN IS EMERGING. MY RESEARCH REVEALED THAT OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS TYPE ARE EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURE AND HAVE BEEN MET WITH DEAF EARS AT INFINITY MOTOR DIVISION. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE LEFT SIDE FRAME WAS IN NORMAL CONDITION AND EXPOSED TO THE SAME SALT AND ELEMENTS AS THE RIGHT SIDE. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIDES IS THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN IS DIRECTLY OVER THE FAILURE SITE ALLOWING WATER TO CONSTANTLY CONTACT THE FRAME WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS USED. *TR
2012-06-23
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-04
- VIN: JNRAR07Y4YW
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNUSUALLY HIGH AMOUNT OF, RUST & CORROSION (LARGE ROTTED OUT HOLES) ON EXTERIOR FRONT FENDERS, BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER. I BELEIVE IT IS RELATED TO MOST RECENT RECAL IN REGARDS TO FRONT WHEEL WELLS IN HIGH SALT LOCATIONS OF THE COUNTRY. DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE RUST, WHEN I WENT IN FOR THAT RECALL. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE, ONLY THOSE AREAS OF FRONT FENDERS, WHICH HAPPEN TO BE RIGHT NEXT TO DEFECTIVE WHEELS WELL / STRUT HOUSING AREA, THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE MOST RECENT RECALL! THE RUST / CORROSION, IS ON THE IDENTICAL LOCATION ON EACH FENDER! I AM NO EXPERT, BUT BASED ON THE EXTREME AMOUNT OF BUBBLING OF THE PAINT IT IS OBVIOUS THE CORROSION STARTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF BOTH FENDERS AND WORKED ITS WAY OUT TO THE EXTERIOR. *TT
2011-11-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-13
- VIN: JNRAR07Y6YW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES AND THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,500.
2011-07-14
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-15
- VIN: JNRAR07Y5YW
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ALL STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED HOME AND INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME, WHICH DETACHED AND FRACTURED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED AND THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WAS REPAIRED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARDS WERE ALSO REPAIRED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION. IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE PEDAL, THE CONTACT WOULD APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS WELL AS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
2011-07-09
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-05
- VIN: JNRAR07Y5YW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS THE OWNER OF 2000 QX4 WITH THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING ON THE DRIVER SIDE CORRODING AWAY THAT CANNOT BE FIXED.ANY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE TOWER WILL PUSH UP AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER AND WILL CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE HAD TO TRADE THE CAR COULD ONLY 1.500.00 TRADE MILEAGE ON CAR 200500.8 IT WAS A GOOD CAR BEFORE THE CORROSION. *TR
2011-05-02
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-02
- VIN: JNRAR07YXYW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TOOK MY 2000 INFINITI QX4 IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. SERVICE DEPT TOLD ME THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. THE HOLE THEY FOUND WAS THE SIZE OF MY FIST LOCATED ON THE FRAME DIRECTLY BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME 5 MONTHS PREVIOUS FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP WITH A SMALL WARRANTY. THE FRAME ISSUE WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF SALE. THE VEHICLE HAD PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WOBBLING AND SHAKING AFTER 55 MPH. I HAD PURCHASED NEW TIRES HOPING TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEM AS THE CAR WAS SOLD WITH UNACCEPTABLE TREAD ON ALL FOUR TIRES.
2011-03-18
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-18
- VIN: JNRAR07Y3YW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: INFINITI QX4 2000. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR NORMAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AND WERE INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS CRITICAL FRAME FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ON FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL. EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND ROT TO FRONT APRON, FRAME AND MOUNTING BRACKETS. VEHICLE CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO IMPENDING FAILURE, LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL. CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER HOTLINE AND THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE SINCE NO INJURIES HAVE YET TO BE REPORTED. THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION # PE11004 FOR THIS DEFECT. INSTRUCTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND IS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE REPAIRED. *TR
2011-02-09
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-14
- VIN: JNRAR07Y1YW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE MORE BUMPS HE DROVE OVER, THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD RUSTED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE CORROSION. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN, HE COULD HAVE EXPERIENCED A DEADLY CRASH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS PAID CASH TO JUNK THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,600.
2010-10-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL HOLLOW NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE A FRAME HAD ROTTED OUT NEAR THE STRUTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED HE ADVISED THE DEALER THAT THE A FRAME WAS ROTTED AND WAS PUSHING AGAINST THE STEERING SHAFT, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
2009-05-18
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-15
- VIN: JNRAR07Y8YW
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V435000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP) AND CALLED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE NEAREST DEALER WAS THREE HOURS AWAY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE THREE HOURS TO AN INFINITI DEALER IF SHE WANTED A FREE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000.
2008-03-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-01
- VIN: JNRAR07Y7YW
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE HAS A LARGE HOLE DUE TO RUST, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF IT WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE DEFECT UNTIL HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM NISSAN. WITHIN THE SAME WEEK OF RECEIVING THE NOTICE, THE FAILURE BEGAN. HE CALLED HIS LOCAL NISSAN DEALER TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT AUTHORIZED TO REPAIR THE RECALL. HE CALLED THE MAIN CORPORATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE MAIN NISSAN DEALER THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 160 MILES ROUND TRIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE THAT FAR. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
2008-02-11
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-03
- VIN: JNRAR07Y9YW
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING A FLAT TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE JACK WAS TOO HIGH TO FIT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ONCE THE TIRE FLATTENED. HE ATTEMPTED TO JACK THE VEHICLE AT ANOTHER POINT AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RAISED HIGH ENOUGH TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 03-07-08 *BF THE JACK DID NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH TO RAISE THE TIRE OFF THE GROUND, THEREFORE THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE. UPDATED
2000 Infiniti Qx4 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2000 Infiniti Qx4.
2011-04-20
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: STEERING:COLUMN
- Summary: 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, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.
- Consequence: THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY LEAD TO GRINDING NOISES, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, AND POSSIBLY THE STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2007-09-18
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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 HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF COATING MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED AT THE LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OPENING IN THE COATING WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL OF THE TUBE.
- Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. HOWEVER, IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, IF A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BARE METAL, CORROSION MAY OCCUR TO A DEGREE WHICH RESULTS IN PERFORATION OF THE TUBE. IN THIS CASE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR WHEN FILLING THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
2000-12-05
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROPERLY SEATED KEY CYLINDER CAP CONNECTOR PINS. VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE CONNECTING PINS TO LOOSEN AND/OR FALL OUT ALLOWING THE KEY CYLINDER CAP TO DISENGAGE FROM THE KEY CYLINDER.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ROD CAN MOVE, WHICH COULD LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLIES WITH LOOSE OR MISSING END CAP CONNECTOR PINS WILL BE REPLACED. A RING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL OTHERS TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF THE PINS.
Negative 2000 Infiniti Qx4 car reviews
Positive 2000 Infiniti Qx4 car reviews
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I got a Qx4 when I started school, it had 280,000 km on at at that time. I drove it for three years without doing any maintenance at all except wiper blades. It was at 320 then, and I had to get the front brakes done. While I was there the mechanic said I should get the timing belt done too, he said they are supposed to be done every 100k and this one had never been replaced. After finishing school, I decided to drive it until it died and then buy a new car. Three years went by and it never died. I only had to replace one oxygen sensor and they fiddled with a wire once because of a nock sensor. I sold it 2 weeks ago at 367k (kilometers) and I can't believe how it held its value!
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The vehicle is stylish and comfortable, but it can be a bit bulky. It doesn't have much pick-up, but it's still a great choice for those who prioritize comfort and style over speed.
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The Infiniti QX4 is definitely worth the investment. It's not only reliable but also very affordable. I've been driving my QX4 for a year now, and it has never given me any trouble. The roadside assistance is a great feature, and the premium package with heated seats is a luxurious touch. I would highly recommend this SUV to anyone looking for an affordable yet luxurious vehicle.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're still enjoying your 2000 QX4! It sounds like it's been a reliable and trustworthy car for you. With only 91,000 miles on it, it seems like it still has a lot of life left in it. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I bought this SUV used about 2 years ago with 77,000 miles on it. Since then, I've put about 39,000 miles on it and it's been a great ride. I've only had to replace the tires and change the oil, but it still runs like new. I use it for work and it takes a beating, but it still looks and feels like a luxury SUV. When I'm ready to upgrade, I'll definitely consider the newer version. With a new set of tires, I'm now getting about 17 mpg, which is an improvement from the 15 mpg I was getting before. Overall, this is one of the best cars I've ever owned!
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Are you having problems with your 2000 Infiniti Qx4?
Nash Brown 2024-11-03
What a great vehicle! It rides and looks great. However, it is true that the engine could use a bit more power.
Efren Wilderman 2024-10-14
This car is great, but the oxygen sensors can be a bit of a hassle. With four of them, it can get expensive at $140 each time they need to be replaced. I've already had to change them all, including one twice. It's frustrating to see the 'service engine soon' light come on, especially after just getting the car serviced. On top of that, the 6 CD changer is having some issues, which is surprising for a car with less than 53,000 miles on it.
Macey Effertz 2024-07-24
Excellent driving with true superior handling and comfort!! Gas Mileage is not great.
Cielo Ortiz 2024-06-02
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it used with 109K miles in 2007 and it has been a blast to drive! The car is very comfortable and has a great sound system. It's also great for off-road adventures. However, I must admit that the fuel economy is not the best, averaging about 12-16 MPG. This means it's not ideal for long freeway drives, but rather for short commutes, small towns, and off-road adventures (which it excels at!). I have experienced some reliability issues after 100K miles, with some small and not-so-small parts needing replacement. But overall, it's been a great car. In fact, I once drove it on a very steep uphill, narrow winding mountain road with more than 6 inches of snow and ice, and it handled it like a champ for miles until the snow got really thick (more than 10 inches).