2003 Infiniti QX4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX4 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Infiniti QX4. That ranks 7th out of 9 QX4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (8 complaints, 40%), typically at around 149,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Infiniti QX4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 | 40% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 30% | 143,025 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15% | 5,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 149,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Infiniti QX4 recalls (3)
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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air bags
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Suspension:front; steering:column
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Frame/Body Structure Corrosion (PE11004) — opened Jan 28, 2011, closed Jun 30, 2011, led to recall 11V244000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I keep getting notices about this airbag recall, but this vehicle was donated to hudson high school and broken down for parts. This vehicle hasn't been on the road for over 3 years. Please take this off the recall list.
Bought a used car from a used car dealer with 1 previous owner. In 2011 a recall was supposedly done by indicating "inspected!" why wasn't the parts replaced?
2003 infiniti qx4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. *smd *tr
This concern is involving the r1109 recall issued by infiniti. The recall was performed six years ago, however rust, and holes in the metal are now visible. I was told that because the recall was already performed, there was nothing they could do to assist me. This vehicle will soon be unsafe to…
The control arm is completely rusted away as the pathfinders that they recalled and is doing exactly as they have done...but there is no recall on the infiniti i was wondering why those and not the infiniti as we live in massachusetts and the salt does the same on this car now we have the death…
Other Infiniti QX4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 QX4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 QX4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 3 |
| 2002 QX4 | 37 | 5 |
| 2001 QX4 | 73 | 4 |
| 2000 QX4 | 28 | 3 |
| 1999 QX4 | 43 | 2 |
| 1998 QX4 | 29 | 2 |
| 1997 QX4 | 45 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Infiniti QX4?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Infiniti QX4?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Infiniti QX4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX4 model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.