How many recalls does the 2003 Infiniti Qx4 have?

The 2003 Infiniti Qx4 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Infiniti Qx4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2003 Infiniti Qx4?

Of 25 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2003 Infiniti Qx4 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Infiniti Qx4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,594,522 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V008000 2020-01-09 307,962 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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 15V287000 2015-05-15 1,090,569 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

SUSPENSION 11V244000 2011-04-20 195,991 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STEERING

STRUCTURE

AIR BAGS

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Total complaints25

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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?”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-05-21

“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?”

STEERING · reported 2018-05-21

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-03-19

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-03-19

“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…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-02-02

“2003 infiniti qx4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. *smd *tr”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · reported 2016-11-16

“2003 infiniti qx4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front strut tower severe rusts and cracks recall issues. *smd *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2016-11-16

“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.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-06-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open