1997 Infiniti QX4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Infiniti QX4, and owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Infiniti QX4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: front and column (steering)
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,…
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…
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
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…
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.
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Infiniti QX4 have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 134,286 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 1997 Infiniti QX4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V244000 (Steering, Suspension). The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH and other various speeds”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2023 · Steering
“the rear end started to sway and shake ... made the car uncrontrlable, I reacted instantly and took my foot off the gas peddle and gripped the steering firmly like driving on snow...it came back under”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2021 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Infiniti QX4 (QX4 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Infiniti QX4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti QX4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Infiniti QX4 | 2 | 45 |
| 1998 Infiniti QX4 | 2 | 29 |
| 1999 Infiniti QX4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2000 Infiniti QX4 | 3 | 28 |
| 2001 Infiniti QX4 | 4 | 73 |
| 2002 Infiniti QX4 | 5 | 37 |
| 2003 Infiniti QX4 | 3 | 20 |
| 2004 Infiniti QX4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Infiniti QX4
How do I know if my 1997 Infiniti QX4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Infiniti QX4; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V435000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
- G351,351 complaints
- QX60588 complaints
- QX56538 complaints
- G37537 complaints
- Q50488 complaints
- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.