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1997 Infiniti QX4
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Infiniti QX4, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline, and 42 consumer complaints received since 1997.
The component named most often is suspension: 309.1 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 64 per 1,000 across all 1997 model-year vehicles and against 220 per 1,000 for the Infiniti QX4 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 28.4 complaints per model year across the 9 Infiniti QX4 model years on this register; 7 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (7); the most recent in the file is dated 21 Aug 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.; components: suspension:front; steering:column.
- 07V435000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPReported 18 Sep 2007 · 372,250 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1997 Infiniti QX4 (black) against all 1997 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1997 | QX4 line | All 1997 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 309.1 | 220 | 64 |
| Steering | 163.6 | 128.6 | 70 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72.7 | 48.6 | 129.3 |
| Wheels | 54.5 | 22.9 | 10.4 |
| Tires | 54.5 | 17.1 | 54.1 |
| Structure | 54.5 | 137.1 | 40 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17 | 309.1 | 220 | 64 |
| Steering | 9 | 163.6 | 128.6 | 70 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 72.7 | 48.6 | 129.3 |
| Wheels | 3 | 54.5 | 22.9 | 10.4 |
| Tires | 3 | 54.5 | 17.1 | 54.1 |
| Structure | 3 | 54.5 | 137.1 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 36.4 | 40 | 43.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 36.4 | 37.1 | 101.4 |
| Power Train | 2 | 36.4 | 48.6 | 87.7 |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 36.4 | 20 | 21.3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 36.4 | 8.6 | 25.2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 18.2 | 17.1 | 56.1 |
| Seats | 1 | 18.2 | 2.9 | 13.2 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 18.2 | 37.1 | 60.4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 18.2 | 62.9 | 19.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 18.2 | 2.9 | 0.2 |
42 unique complaints, 55 component mentions; 5 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE11004 | Preliminary evaluation | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | steering:column | 28 Jan 2011 | 30 Jun 2011 | 11V244000 |
Other Infiniti QX4 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 42 | 568,241 |
| 1998 | 2 | 28 | 568,241 |
| 1999 | 2 | 40 | 568,241 |
| 2000 | 3 | 26 | 577,441 |
| 2001 | 4 | 68 | 608,441 |
| 2002 | 5 | 31 | 1,594,614 |
| 2003 | 3 | 19 | 1,594,522 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2006 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Infiniti QX4 model years · Infiniti: 29 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1997 Infiniti QX4 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V244000, was reported to NHTSA on 20 Apr 2011 and concerns suspension:front. Across all model years the Infiniti QX4 line has 8 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1997 Infiniti QX4?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1997 Infiniti QX4 complain about most?
Suspension: 17 of 55 component mentions (309.1 per 1,000). Next is steering with 9. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.