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Fuel systemPart report

1999 Infiniti QX4 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
14%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
199,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Infiniti QX4, 14% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.

“Just bought the car used 5 months ago and it's not working due to strut housing and fuel filler tube recalls. I'm disabled and homeless currently and without the ability to drive my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11114972, filed 2018-07, 200,000 miles

“I own a 1999 infinity QX4 the gas line erupted & all the gas leaked out the car was towed to a mechanic & upon inspection I was informed by the mechanic that there was a recall on this same defect previously I was not aware of a recall period. I contacted the Infiniti dealer & I was informed that I will have to pay for the repairs. Please let me know what is my next course of action.”

NHTSA complaint #10429345, filed 2011-10

“The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti QX4. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering causing him to crash into a pole. The vehicle sustained damage to the front driver side. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop where the mechanic advised that the steering shaft had fractured and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 199,000. Updated 06/14/2012”

NHTSA complaint #10436022, filed 2011-11, 199,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti QX4. The contact smelled fumes in his garage and noticed that the fuel hose was leaking. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10241721, filed 2008-09, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti QX4. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap). She called the dealer to schedule an appointment and discovered that there were no dealers closer than two hours away. She feels that this is a hazard and does not feel safe driving that distance. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 120,600. Updated 05/06/08 updated”

NHTSA complaint #10222914, filed 2008-03

Related recalls

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200315%
200225%
200168%
2000518%
1999614%
1998517%

Other parts of the 1999 Infiniti QX4

Steering
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Infiniti QX4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology