2001 Infiniti QX4 recalls and problems
The 2001 Infiniti QX4 has 4 safety recalls and 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Infiniti QX4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Infiniti QX4 recalls
Recall 11V-244: Suspension, Steering
Problem: 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.
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.
Recall 07V-435: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 01V-282: Structure
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (Hatch) may have been improperly made. At high ambient temperatures, the increase in gas pressure in the strut(S) could cause one or both brackets to bend, resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(S) when opening or closing the rear door.
Risk: If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the strut brackets. Owner notification began september 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall 00V-410: Electrical System
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.
Risk: If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.
2001 Infiniti QX4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 19 | |
| Structure | 17 | |
| Suspension | 12 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 12
- Structure › Body — 9
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
- Structure › Frame and Members — 4
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 3
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Infiniti QX4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Infiniti QX4 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Infiniti QX4 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Infiniti QX4: 11V-244 (suspension, steering), 07V-435 (fuel system, gasoline), 01V-282 (structure), 00V-410 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Infiniti QX4?
Owners report equipment problems most often (19 reports), followed by structure (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.
Are Infiniti recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.