Model year guide

1997 Infiniti QX4

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Infiniti QX4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1997 Infiniti QX4 — representative photo
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1997 Infiniti QX4 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints46

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Infiniti QX4 recalls 2

Steering:column NHTSA Campaign #11V244000 · 20/04/2011

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 WH…

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap NHTSA Campaign #07V435000 · 18/09/2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DURING THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY, AN INSUF…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ONE WITH AN IMPROVED COATING PROCESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Infiniti QX4 common problems

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Traction Control System
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1997 Infiniti QX4 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl

1997 Infiniti QX4 vehicles on record

1997 Infiniti QX4 1997 Infiniti QX4 BaseJNRAR05Y5VW005370 1997 Infiniti QX4 1997 Infiniti QX4 BaseJNRAR05Y1VW003762 1997 Infiniti QX4 BaseJNRAR05Y1VW004765 1997 Infiniti QX4JNRAR05Y2VW009344

Other Infiniti QX4 model years

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

1997 Infiniti QX4 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Infiniti QX4 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Infiniti QX4. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Infiniti QX4?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, steering, tires.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.