1998 Infiniti QX4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Infiniti QX4, 17% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had a recall on our car and when we called to tell them we had it fixed they wanted us to take it to their dealer which the closest one to us is over 300 miles and impossible for us to do I am on disability and can barley survive on what I get and there is no way possible for me to be able to afford to travel this distance money wise they are supposed to reimbursed me for the repair expenses but wont if I cant get it to their dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403636, filed 2011-05, 175,000 miles“Frame failure on Infiniti QX4 and nissan pathfinder; model years 1997-2001. Frame failure on Infiniti and nissan vehicles; failure in manufacturing to adequately protect from abnormal corrosion and rot, the frame, undercarriage and mounting brackets of nissan and Infiniti SUV vehicles. Excessive corrosion and rot to front apron and frame of Infiniti QX4 and nissan pathfinder vehicles; suspect association with NHTSA recall number 07v435000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376467, filed 2011-01, 191,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 inifinti QX4. The contact received a recall notice in the mail for a repair that was performed in june of 2007 at his expense. He is currently seeking reimbursement for the repair; however, the manufacturer wants to ensure that the repairs were performed properly before providing compensation. The contact stated that the nearest dealer is two hours away from his residence. He would like to take the vehicle to a nissan dealer that is located closer to him, but the manufacturer will not allow this to occur. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267650, filed 2009-05, 112,454 miles“Recall number 07v435000 cover pathfinder and QX4 but Infiniti will only authorize repair at Infiniti dealership which is 2 hours away. Nissan dealership is only minutes away and can do repair but Infiniti won't preauthorize it.”
NHTSA complaint #10214767, filed 2008-01“Consumer states that before they received the first recall notice for their 1998 Infiniti QX4, they had a problem with corrosion. The consumer stated he had the repairs made on the leaking fuel filler tube prior to receiving the recall. The consumers mechanic stated the vehicle was not safe to drive because the corrosion had caused the detachment of the left strut tower from the frame and near the detachment of the right front strut tower from the frame and that the frame in the general area of the front end and the strut towers were badly corroded. The consumer no longer owns the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10274509, filed 2009-06Related recalls
- 07V435000Sep 18, 2007On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts…Covers: Infiniti QX4 1997–2001, Nissan Pathfinder 1997–2001
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Infiniti QX4
10 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Infiniti QX4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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