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1998 Infiniti QX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (19%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 16 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 1998 Infiniti QX4.

1998 Infiniti QX4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti in Arkansas, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

187000 mi

US $2100
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. 
Infiniti in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2013 - May 2013
Mar 2013

156240 mi

C $500
The alternator broke. 

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1998 Infiniti QX4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Infiniti in Kentucky, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

147000 mi

US $175
Brakes were dragging on front right. Caliper had locked up. Replaced BOTH front calipers and brake hoses. Also bled entire brake system. 
Infiniti in Maryland, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2010

191000 mi

US $1535
lf caliper frozen; rf caliper bracket frozen front and rear mufflers rusted; both replaced 
Nov 2011

207400 mi

US $600
CV joint boots had cracked; replaced CV joints, which is cheaper than rebuilding them left front shock tower had disintegrated from rust, threatening total failure and damaging the power steering system; received recall notice while QX4 was in shop, but Infiniti dealer said that they would scrap car and "make it up to me" Upper radiator housing broke 
Oct 2012

214200 mi

US $1600
alternator replaced with remanufactured unit the rear axle was loose: its position with respect to the frame was not stable; both radius arms and both swinging links [the four components locating the rear axle] were replaced, as were both rear shock absorbers 
Apr 2013

217200 mi

US $900
O2 sensors 
Infiniti in Arizona, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

166000 mi
Front Control Arms, Steering rack bushings, 
Mar 2017

191000 mi

US $690
Front Rotors and pads / Back shoes and drums. 
Mar 2018

198000 mi

US $1300
Cv axles Sealed whole transmission 

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1998 Infiniti QX4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Infiniti in Missouri, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

US $5000
Routine maintenance by mechanic revealed complete failure/break in front apron frame due to premature rusting. Conjecture that it is related to recall of fuel lines (nsf undercoating) on 97-2001 models. Pathfinders have same. Total Loss: $5000. 

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