no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY.
1997 Infiniti QX4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 1997 Infiniti QX4, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Infiniti QX4 has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
11Steering2 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Structure
3Tires
2Wheels
2Power train
2Seat belts
2Service brakes, hydraulic
87 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1997 Infiniti QX4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN SURFACE RUST BUT NOT PERFORATION OF THE TUBE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other QX4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX4 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1997 Infiniti QX4 safety ratings
1997 Infiniti QX4 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Infiniti QX4, and the recalls they led to.
- Frame/Body Structure CorrosionLed to recall 11V-244
In owners' words
What QX4 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 1997 Infiniti QX4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V244000 (Steering, Suspension). The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH and other various speeds over bumps in the roadway, the vehicle was shaking abnormally with the steering wheel becoming…
the rear end started to sway and shake... made the car uncrontrlable, I reacted instantly and took my foot off the gas peddle and gripped the steering firmly like driving on snow...it came back under control as I was braking softly....what a scary incident...
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. AS I PROCEEDED TO UNDERCOAT THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT FENDER WELLS ON MY 97 QX4 I NOTICED SOME RUST FORMING BEHIND THE STRUT…
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