Worst 1998 Infiniti Qx4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Infiniti Qx4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 184,785 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Infiniti Qx4
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~195,991 vehicles.
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.
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1998 Infiniti Qx4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Infiniti Qx4 reliable?
What are common problems with the 1998 Infiniti Qx4?
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Infiniti Qx4?
How safe is the 1998 Infiniti Qx4?
Does the 1998 Infiniti Qx4 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1998 Infiniti Qx4?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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