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1999 Infiniti QX4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 69 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.5 times the median QX4 year — the 1999 model ranks #2 of 9 QX4 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across suspension (14), steering (14), and body & structure (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

69

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other QX4 years?

QX4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted93 complaints1997: 60 complaints1998: 46 complaints1999: 69 complaints2000: 40 complaints2001: 93 complaints2002: 54 complaints2003: 25 complaints2004: 1 complaints2006: 1 complaints
QX4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Infiniti QX4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering1420%
Suspension1420%
Body & Structure913%
Fuel System710%
Electrical System57%
Engine46%
Transmission34%
Other34%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Brakes23%
Lighting23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Airbags23%

Does the 1999 Infiniti QX4 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

11V244000SuspensionApril 20, 2011 · 195,991 units

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 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.

07V435000Fuel SystemSeptember 18, 2007 · 372,250 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 1, 2011 · crash

“STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER 9 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM, COULD NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS DONE WHEEL ALIGNMENT/REPLACED TIRES AND RACK AND PINION. BUT, THIS DID NOT IMPROVE CONDITION. FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE STATED ONCE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AND MOST CONSUMERS WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 15, 1999

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTREME SEPARATION OF THE FRAME, WHICH WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND CAUSING THE WARNING LIGHT TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 12, 2010

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 1, 2011 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI QX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 1, 2011 · crash

1999 Infiniti QX4 — common questions

Is the 1999 Infiniti QX4 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 69 complaints put the 1999 model at #2 of 9 QX4 years. It is one of the QX4 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1999 QX4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (14 complaints), steering (14 complaints), body & structure (9 complaints).

Does the 1999 Infiniti QX4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Infiniti QX4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1999 Infiniti QX4 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Infiniti QX4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX4 years to avoid are 2001, 1999, 2002, 2003. The cleanest record among QX4 years belongs to 2006.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.