2003 Infiniti Qx4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:macpherson Strut (3) · Suspension:front (3) · Suspension (2)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2022-08-09 · campaign 22E066000 · 375 vehicles
Defect: 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. The parts include certain passenger-side air bag inflators designed to fit Infiniti 2002-2003 QX4, 2006-2010 M35 and M45; Nissan 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, and both driver and passenger-side inflators designed to fit 2007-2012 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback vehicles. Please see Nissan's recall report for the specific
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2020-01-09 · campaign 20V008000 · 307,962 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. T
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air Bags 2015-05-15 · campaign 15V287000 · 1,090,569 vehicles
Defect: 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. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Suspension:front 2011-04-20 · campaign 11V244000 · 195,991 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (71)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB17-009H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · ITB13-007I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-29 · ITB09-039K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility 2023-02-27 · ITB13-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
removing foreign material from the window glass this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 71 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-31 · Air Bags“i keep getting notices about this airbag recall, but this vehicle was donated to hudson high school and broken down for parts. this vehicle hasn't been on the road for over 3 years. please take this off the recall list.…”
2018-06-20 · Structure:body · 204,000 mi“bought a used car from a used car dealer with 1 previous owner. in 2011 a recall was supposedly done by indicating "inspected!" why wasn't the parts replaced?…”
2018-04-04 · Suspension:front:macpherson Strut“2003 infiniti qx4. consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. *smd *tr…”
2018-03-20 · Suspension · 188,000 mi“this concern is involving the r1109 recall issued by infiniti. the recall was performed six years ago, however rust, and holes in the metal are now visible. i was told that because the recall was already performed, there was nothing they could do to assist me. this vehicle will soon be unsafe to drive.…”
2017-02-20 · Suspension · 200,000 mi“the control arm is completely rusted away as the pathfinders that they recalled and is doing exactly as they have done...but there is no recall on the infiniti i was wondering why those and not the infiniti as we live in massachusetts and the salt does the same on this car now we have the death womble on this car…”
2016-04-27 · Engine · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti qx4. while driving over 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook and vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the engine cradle was cracked due to rusting and corrosion. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. …”
2014-12-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 95,000 mi“fuel filler neck has corroded causing gas to leak on to tire and brakes while filling gas tank. recall of previous model. *js…”
2014-09-02 · Structure:body · 98,050 mi“running boards are completely rusted, they will either fall off while driving and could cause an accident or an unsuspecting person could be relying on them to enter the suv and hurt them selves. the suv was well taken care of, 1 owner, and the frame rails and chassis are considerably rust free. how come these are in such bad condition? why don't i…”
2012-04-11 · Suspension:front“2003 infinity qx4. attorney writes on behalf of the consumer in regards to the front driver's side strut tower housing unit *tgw the lawyer stated his client's vehicle was seized by infiniti and they offered to buy the vehicle back. his client never received a recall letter and was only made aware of the problem when he took the vehicle in for ser…”
2012-02-03 · Suspension:front:macpherson Strut · 123,000 mi“passenger side strut tower completely rusted out, the dealership deemed the vehicle unsafe to operate. however, the current recall does not cover the passenger side, only the drivers side and it's my responsibility to cover the cost of the replacement. *kb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.