1997 Infiniti QX4 Infiniti QX4 1997

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

1997 Infiniti QX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (39%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Infiniti QX4 problem?

Chart based on 18 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 1997 Infiniti QX4.

1997 Infiniti QX4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

224200 mi

US $175
Hairline crack in radiator for last 4 months. Tried sealing with JB weld several times, but it only worked for a week or so each time. Slow water release over 10-14 days. Finally ordered and installed new radiator. Oil leak from left valve cover. Replaced left valve cover gasket.  
245000 mi Coolant leaking into passenger compartment. Problem diagnosed as cracked heater core. After examining options (replacement) decided to bypass heater core by connecting intake and outtake lines together, resulting in NO HEATING CAPABILITY. 
139500 mi I had the stock exhaust, which was a bit rotted from midwest salt, replaced from the cat back with a flowmaster muffler and plain pipe. 
142000 mi

US $700
Timing belt tensioner pulley sqeaked when cold. Replaced pulley along with water pump, belts inside and out. 
163000 mi

US $400
Water pump failed 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Infiniti models.

1997 Infiniti QX4 Engine Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 1997 Infiniti QX4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.