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2001 Infiniti QX4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2001 Infiniti QX4, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2001 Infiniti QX4
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the QX4 median · #1 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints739 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Infiniti QX4 has problems

73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment180
Structure170
Suspension120
Power train61
Steering60
Engine and engine cooling41
Fuel system, gasoline41
Wheels40
Air bags22
9 other systems143

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2001 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

Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Recall 01V-282 · Aug 30, 2001 · 31,000 vehicles

Risk. IF BOTH STRUTS DETACH FROM THE BRACKETS, THE DOOR WILL RAPIDLY FALL DOWN, POSSIBLY STRIKING SOMEONE AND CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 00V-410 · Dec 5, 2000 · 9,200 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ROD CAN MOVE, WHICH COULD LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2001 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

2001 Infiniti QX4 safety ratings

2001 Infiniti QX4 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Infiniti QX4, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Frame/Body Structure CorrosionPE11004 · closed Jun 30, 2011
    Led to recall 11V-244
In owners' words

What QX4 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

"ERR2" CODE ON BOSE/CLARION IN DASH 6 DISK CD PLAYER. CD PLAYER NOW INOPERABLE. NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES FOUND DURING ONLINE RESEARCH. *TT
Complaint 10407522 · Jun 20, 2011
2001 INFINITI QX4. CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIBODY FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT DANGEROUSLY AT THE AREA OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM INTERSECTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME HAD TO BE RE-WELDED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN LINE DRIPPED DIRECTLY ON THE SPOT OF…
Complaint 10391936 · Mar 17, 2011
"ERR2" CODE ON BOSE/CLARION IN DASH 6 DISK CD PLAYER. CD PLAYER NOW INOPERABLE. NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES FOUND DURING ONLINE RESEARCH. *TR
Complaint 10329023 · May 5, 2010

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