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Infiniti QX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 148 repairs.
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Infiniti QX4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Infiniti QX4 in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2020
Jan 2017

168000 mi

US $50
leaking valve cover gaskets 
May 2018

175000 mi

US $200
fuel pump replacement 
Infiniti QX4 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2014
Sep 2011

100000 mi

US $487
Replaced oxygen sensor 
Infiniti QX4 in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Dec 2013

164000 mi

US $450
Replaced worn front rotors, pads and wheel bearings 
Mar 2014

168000 mi
Hard to start and rough idle after starting. Combination of idle air control valve and throttle position sensor problems. 
Oct 2014

178000 mi
Fuel/Air control hard failure. 
Infiniti QX4 in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009

146000 mi

US $300
SUV was stalling during long trips in hot weather. Very intermittant - once every couple of weeks and unable to reproduce at dealers shop every time it was brought in. 
Aug 2009

146000 mi

US $1550
The intermittant starting/stalling become more consistent and eventually all the time. The problem was a leak in the cooling lines of the throttle body. However, the repair affected the engine computer, which needed to be replaced (with used one). 
Infiniti QX4 in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $250
Replace low control arm 

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2003 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Infiniti QX4 in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2003 - Nov 2012
Feb 2003

1000 mi
Drive shaft replaced-out of balance 
Feb 2009

55000 mi

US $350
Reseal front exhaust tubes. 
Aug 2012

70600 mi

US $450
Driver's seat adjustment motor failed. Right front strut failed. 
Infiniti QX4 in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2011 - Oct 2016
May 2011

70000 mi

US $550
Replaced cracked header and other exhaust pieces 
May 2012

76000 mi

US $200
Broken Exhaust bracket and broken heat shields 
Oct 2014

110500 mi

US $1
02 bank 2 sensor. known issue. software bug, computer checks sensor too early in start up procedure. sensor actually fine. not willing to pay dealer to fix. 
Infiniti QX4 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
Jul 2010

110980 mi

C $400
O2 sensor exhaust sway bars 
Infiniti QX4 in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

91140 mi

C $89
Exhaust 
Infiniti QX4 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

201000 mi

US $355
ABS sensor/ master cylinder 
Feb 2017

206000 mi

US $1000
Can't find reason for over heating. Replaced, water pump, radiator, front and rear thermostats,hoses, antifreeze: All twice. The only thing I can think of are the CATS. 
Jul 2017

206000 mi

US $600
Love the vehicle, but no one can find why it's overheating, so it sits in my driveway. 
Infiniti QX4 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2015
Oct 2009

115700 mi
Check engine light is always lit due to pressure problem in the gas tank. 
Jun 2010

129000 mi

US $700
leak in evaporator cap 
Infiniti QX4 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 
Infiniti QX4 in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

141000 mi
fix rear break light clip 
Infiniti QX4 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
May 2017

132000 mi

US $550
Didn't start. Replace alternator 
Infiniti QX4 in North Carolina, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2014
Oct 2011

74000 mi

US $175
exhaust pipe leak 
Dec 2011

79000 mi
drivers seatbelt starting retracting slowly 

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2002 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti QX4 in Arkansas, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

187000 mi

US $2100
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil. 
Infiniti QX4 in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

US $1800
Replaced broken spring and strut 

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2002 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Infiniti QX4 in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
May 2014

195000 mi

US $960
Driver side catalytic converter 
Infiniti QX4 in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

110000 mi

US $3000
Bushing 02 and Camrod sensors 

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2002 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Infiniti QX4 in Florida, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2019
Dec 2008

76000 mi

US $125
Controller module for the fan went bad. I diagnosed the problem and replaced the component. 
Aug 2010

88700 mi

US $150
bad 02 sensor - was replaced 
Aug 2013

110000 mi

US $250
wheel bearings replaced (3). 
May 2015

123300 mi

US $1254
Major AC repair,replacement 
Aug 2015

125100 mi

US $870
Shocks and struts. 
May 2018

145000 mi

US $200
cooling system... The engine continues to over heat. Problem not fixed. 

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2001 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti QX4 in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2015 - Sep 2019
May 2016

236880 mi

¤700
Changed a/c compressor. This car needs an a new compressor every other year or so. Even when maintained at the dealer's, it had this recurring problem 
Apr 2018

247380 mi

¤1000
This car is falling apart but is still going, although very slowly. Had to replace radiator, a few pipes, filters but it’s getting expensive to keep this car running. It guzzles too much gas and hardly can accelerate. Needs a new engine, maybe. 

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2001 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Infiniti QX4 in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Sep 2011
Jul 2009

95000 mi

US $900
"Wave of Death" when making a small direction change on a smooth highway the rear end self steers back and forth multiple times. Replaced rear shocks, both lower control arms, and rear diagonal link. 
Feb 2010

104100 mi
drivers seat will not move forward / back 
Infiniti QX4 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
Feb 2015

68000 mi

US $450
Low pressure hose broke. 
Infiniti QX4 in Florida, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010

217000 mi

US $100
Replaced bushings on rear control arms. Both upper and lower control arm bushings. Vehicle was rolling back and forth on the suspension and inspection revealed bushings were shot. Replaced pinion seal in transmission after noticing hydraulic fluid on crankcase. 
May 2010

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.  
Jun 2010

225000 mi

US $200
Loss of power on interstate. Car would not restart after shutting down. Towed to auto hobby shop. Replaced battery (dead cell). 12 hours later same symptoms returned. Replaced alternator (original alt!) Car runs fine.  
Dec 2010

240000 mi

US $160
Rear drive shaft vibration increasing over time. Replaced U-joints 6 months ago, but that problem was really the drive shaft out of balance. Removed drive shaft and took it to a specialist who said it was trashed. Purchased used online.  
Mar 2011

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. 
Feb 2012

270000 mi

US $120
Excessive swaying in rear end. Replaced L and R rear upper and lower control arms. Front control arms loose and wobbly. Replaced front control arms. Noticed rubber bushings badly worn and stiff. 
Mar 2012

271000 mi

US $50
Front sway bar rods loose and leaking grease at rubber housing. 
Infiniti QX4 in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

147000 mi

US $300
Front wheel bearings for both tires, inner and outer. My suspension was unable to be realigned because of the play in the wheels.  

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2001 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Infiniti QX4 in New York, United States
Nov 2009 - May 2011
Dec 2009

60000 mi

US $1100
Erratic engine ignition: misfiring Erratic engine ignition: misfiring 
Infiniti QX4 in Taiwan
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

56420 mi

$160
Remote control interface was repaired. 
Infiniti QX4 in California, United States
Oct 2008 - Sep 2010
Mar 2009

145000 mi

US $725
Water pump that was replaced at timing belt service interval started leaking and needed to be replaced after 30K miles. 
Sep 2010

157000 mi
Valve Cover Gaskets Air Conditioning compressor Rear shocks 
Infiniti QX4 in Oregon, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2019
Feb 2009

75000 mi
Cigarette ligher did not work. 
Apr 2010

88000 mi

US $1488
Needed new front struts 
Jan 2015

99800 mi

US $1500
Coil packs replaced on all cylinders, also fuel mixing sensor replaced. Battery was replaced. 
Dec 2015

141000 mi

US $140
11 month old battery bought from Les Schwaub was bad. Didn't want another battery from them so purchased one from the dealer. 
Jan 2016

132500 mi

US $1350
Front axles and cv joints were replaced. 
May 2017

153000 mi

US $2200
Rear main seal was replaced 
Infiniti QX4 in British Columbia, Canada
May 2011 - Apr 2019
Jul 2011

174840 mi

C $50
Ambient Temperature display began showing -32 celsius as the outdoor temperature. Common problem, the 2 ambient air sensors just needed to be replaced. 
Infiniti QX4 in Georgia, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011

167000 mi
Loose belts - belts in good condition, just needed re-tightening 
Infiniti QX4 in New York, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2012
Jun 2008

65000 mi
another heat shield removed for rattling 
Sep 2008

67000 mi

US $120
Code 1140 & 1145 crankshaft timing sensors, both replaced by owner and cleared codes with new code reader.PEEEERFECT!!! 
Oct 2009

82000 mi

US $300
passenger window motor and regulator replaced code p0174-replaced maf sensor 
May 2010

88000 mi

US $285
muffler replaced 
Oct 2010

93000 mi

US $1700
shocks, struts, wheel bearings, races, rotors, pads, bushings All front end work except rear shocks. 
Dec 2011

103000 mi

US $125
Replaced 2 belts as worn out finally. 
Infiniti QX4 in Ohio, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2014
Sep 2011

153000 mi

US $252
tires starting to cup on edges.replced front struts,stabilizer links,strut boots,and rear shocks 
Feb 2012

160000 mi

US $148
starter would not engage when ignition turned. replaced starter motor assembly 
Sep 2013

178000 mi

US $60
replaced both outer cv boots 
Infiniti QX4 in New York, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

125000 mi

US $5000
Engine is just screwed up. Couldn't find the problem. 
Infiniti QX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

134000 mi

US $168
Rusted fuel filler tube to fuel tank, dealer had said they had replaced under recall 2 years ago, but they lied and I had to do it myself when they refused to do again because their records "said they already did it once under warranty "ha! 
Jan 2014

US $220
ABS and 4WD lights came on because of bad sensors at one of wheels . replace and reset 
Infiniti QX4 in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Nov 2010

92360 mi

C $1500
suspension sway bar bushings gone 
Mar 2011

95480 mi

C $150
exhaust flex pipe was leaking 
Jun 2011

97960 mi

C $300
front driver side caliper failed helper side rear shock failed--replaced both rear shocks 
Nov 2011

101680 mi

C $500
MASS AIR FLOW FAILURE 
Infiniti QX4 in Georgia, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
Aug 2015

140600 mi

US $100
Replaced battery terminals due to intermittent starting issues. So far, so good 
Infiniti QX4 in Maryland, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2016
Feb 2011

114000 mi

US $100
Heat shield had to be removed. Consistent noise. Had it done twice. Second time successful. Also I needed new tires asap. 200 a piece. Rear muffler had to be replaced. Also a repair was done for Infinity qx4 due to recall. 
Apr 2012

127200 mi

US $1100
The car had a grinding sound on the front wheels, I stop driving it because the braked probably needed to be replaced. When I took the car in to the mechanic he stated that both calipers in the front needed to be replaced. Both replaced. 
Sep 2012

128000 mi
The check engine light was on so I took it to a mechanic thinking it could be my tranmision. They kept the car for two days and checked everything in dealing with the engine and stated that they could not find anything wrong with the car. 
Jun 2014

140000 mi

US $1400
Replaced pipe in the back. Work done on front wheel and a few other things. Still need more work done. Some times car may be hesitant in the mornings. I will fix that as well. I am looking to replace car/keep and for winter driving. 
Aug 2014

142500 mi

US $600
I was told by 2 mechanics that I may need a transmission so I took it to the dealer for a third opinion. Replaced both front 02 sensors and rechecked, checked fuel system lean B1 and front 02 sensors were not working off idle and was slow. 
Jan 2015

138000 mi

US $1000
Fixed 2 codes. TSB. Replaced vehicle Canister, has a crack in it. 
Apr 2015

148300 mi
Cover on the bottom was loose and made excessive noise. 

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2001 Infiniti QX4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Infiniti QX4 in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

89280 mi

C $2
Inner fender liner right front wheel fell down onto wheel-had to buy and replace plastic plugs to reposition liner. 

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2000 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Infiniti QX4 in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2015
Feb 2009

103000 mi

US $1100
Intake manifold gasket, hoses. Distributor replaced; new distributor died after 300 miles; replaced again. 
Mar 2010

132000 mi

US $475
Suspension was bouncy - replaced front struts and mounts as well as rear shocks 
Jun 2010

134000 mi

US $475
The distributor malfunctioned when the engine was warm.  
Infiniti QX4 in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

95000 mi

US $800
front struts needed to be replaced, blown out 
Infiniti QX4 in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2022
Oct 2011

204000 mi

US $1100
Bad coil (I think?) in electronic distributor required replacement of complete distributor 
Apr 2013

205000 mi

US $600
At speed, rear end wobbled. Replaced bushings in trailing arms and sway bars. Replaced harmonic balance pulley. 
Oct 2014

221000 mi

US $385
Ignition core replaced - included new ignition keys and a valet key. 
Infiniti QX4 in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

167400 mi

C $240
Wiring problem with knock sensor. Was wirerd wrong from timing belt change. 
Infiniti QX4 in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Nov 2013
Jun 2010

143000 mi

US $1000
Compressor clutch went out, 1060 to replace it, along with an oil change. Stabilizer link replaced on driver's side. Bad clunking every time car went over a bump. 
Oct 2010

150000 mi

US $350
light pigtail needed to be replaced, again. Also, turn signals stopped working, $80 flasher unit behind dash needed to be replaced. 
Jan 2011

164600 mi

US $200
Headlight wiring repair. 
Jun 2011

161000 mi

US $58
exhaust system developed a leak behind CAT. Had muffler place weld a piece to fix it instead of replacing parts. 
Oct 2011

171000 mi

US $850
Car stalled. Goodyear replaced both O2 sensors then did a major tune-up. Car still ran rough, we are living with it. 

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1999.5 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti QX4 in Idaho, United States
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013

185700 mi

US $600
EVAP volume control valve failure. Code P1440. Replace valve cover gaskets. Repair rear gate glass hinge. 

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1999.5 Infiniti QX4 4dr SUV

170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Infiniti QX4 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

224200 mi

US $500
The brake failed to disengage while driving, which ruined the brake pads and rotors. 
Infiniti QX4 in Virginia, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2012
Jan 2010

174200 mi

US $500
New suspension shocks and struts with bearings and mounts 

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1999.5 Infiniti QX4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Infiniti QX4 in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
May 2009

113000 mi

US $170
A/C wasn't blowing cold air. There was a leak that was fixed and it needed a recharge. 
Jul 2009

114000 mi

US $280
The condensor needed to be replaced. I decided to replace it, not knowing that a tie-rod would soon break less than 3 weeks later. I'm getting rid of the QX4 through Cash for Clunkers. the QX4 would shake, sometimes really bad, when going over 50mph. Mechanic found a worn tie-rod that needed to be replaced. 

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1998.5 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti QX4 in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2012 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

245000 mi

US $390
Radiator had a pinhole leak, the fluid reservoir tank had a crack, and the thermostat was stuck open 

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1998 Infiniti QX4

Engine not specified

Infiniti QX4 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 QX4 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 QX4 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 

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1998 Infiniti QX4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Infiniti QX4 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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1997 Infiniti QX4 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Infiniti QX4 in Utah, United States
Aug 2009 - Jul 2014
Oct 2011

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. Replaced torn cv boot on one of the front halfshafts.  
Dec 2011

142000 mi

US $700
Timing belt tensioner pulley sqeaked when cold. Replaced pulley along with water pump, belts inside and out. 
Mar 2012

146000 mi

US $500
Front wheel bearings worn out. Suspect degreasing from a long dunk in a creek two years ago. Front brake pads also replaced. 
Jun 2014

163000 mi

US $400
New bushings Water pump failed 
Infiniti QX4 in North Carolina, United States
- Mar 2018
Mar 2018

252800 mi

US $968
New front struts and alignment. 

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