2001 Infiniti Qx4 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Infiniti Qx4.

20002002
Complaints
93
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2001 Infiniti Qx4 Problems

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

#112 complaints

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Avg mileage:96,518 mi
#210 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:160,225 mi
#39 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:103,219 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Infiniti Qx4.

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
96,518
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
160,225
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,219
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,550
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,000
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
155,894
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2001 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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2001 Infiniti Qx4 — FAQ

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

Is the 2001 Infiniti Qx4 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Infiniti Qx4 has 93 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Infiniti Qx4?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. (12 complaints, avg 96,518 mi); Suspension Failures (10 complaints, avg 160,225 mi); Body Structure (9 complaints, avg 103,219 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 2001 Infiniti Qx4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,349 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Infiniti Qx4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Infiniti Qx4 include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2001 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 2001 Infiniti Qx4?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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