no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. THE STRUT HOUSING MAY CRACK AND PULL AWAY FROM THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY.
1999 Infiniti QX4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 1999 Infiniti QX4, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Infiniti QX4 has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Steering3 crash/fire/injury
14Suspension
8Structure
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine and engine cooling
3Power train
2Exterior lighting
2Visibility
98 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 14 | 3 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1999 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
1999 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
1999 Infiniti QX4 safety ratings
1999 Infiniti QX4 4-DR. 4x4 (1999.5) w/SAB 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 1999 Infiniti QX4, and the recalls they led to.
- Frame/Body Structure CorrosionLed to recall 11V-244
In owners' words
What QX4 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Accelerating grinding sound in back chassis. Steering is harder than usual. Im not getting the power to accelerate properly all the time. Eventually the problem with salt cause im in Indiana too much salt on roads and i dont think things are sealed completely from manufacturers.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING, SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT…
JUST BOUGHT THE CAR USED 5 MONTHS AGO AND IT'S NOT WORKING DUE TO STRUT HOUSING AND FUEL FILLER TUBE RECALLS. I'M DISABLED AND HOMELESS CURRENTLY AND WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE.
Own a 1999 QX4?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.