1999 Infiniti Qx4 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Infiniti Qx4.

19982000
Complaints
69
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Infiniti Qx4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:155,767 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:157,998 mi
#37 complaints

Suspension:Front

Avg mileage:138,067 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Infiniti Qx4.

Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
155,767
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
157,998
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
138,067
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 1999 Infiniti Qx4

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~195,991 vehicles.

11V244000Suspension:front · Steering:column
~195,991 affected

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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1999 Infiniti Qx4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Infiniti Qx4 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1999 Infiniti Qx4 has 69 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Infiniti Qx4?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 155,767 mi); Suspension Failures (7 complaints, avg 157,998 mi); Suspension:Front (7 complaints, avg 138,067 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Infiniti Qx4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 151,059 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Infiniti Qx4?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Infiniti Qx4 include 9 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Infiniti Qx4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 195,991 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Infiniti Qx4?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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