2000 Infiniti QX4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 32%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,185miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Infiniti QX4, 32% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,185 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.
“I was told about a recall on this vehicle due to frame body strut housing corrosion, I'm hearing a clicking sound as I proceed to make turns now. I took it in to be looked at to see if noise I was hearing could be repaired, upon the mechanic placing the vehicle on the lift he noticed the corrosion on front end of the strut housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10808692, filed 2015-12, 174,185 miles“My frame an body on my car rusting very badly. The frame an wheel well on the driver side of car is very badly rusted. I went for service because of a rocking back an forth they told me too get help right a way because my frame was about to break due to rust $1100. Cost is there a recall. I cant afford this cost. I really need my car its my life line. Please help me get my car repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10717188, filed 2015-05, 200,000 miles“Took my 2000 Infiniti QX4 in for an oil change at local nissan dealer. Service dept told me that the frame was rusted so badly that it was no longer safe to drive. The hole they found was the size of my fist located on the frame directly behind the passenger side front wheel. The vehicle was sold to me 5 months previous from a ford dealership with a small warranty. The frame issue was not disclosed at time of sale. The vehicle had performance problems such as wobbling and shaking after 55 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10399030, filed 2011-05, 125,890 miles“When driving the vehicle above 45 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and swaying making it very difficult to keep the vehicle on the road. Took the vehicle to an Infiniti dealer who stated in their inspection report, found passenger side frame rail mount (cradle to frame) broken and cracked . Verbally the dealer said that the car's frame simply rusted apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10683016, filed 2015-02, 156,000 miles“I was the owner of 2000 QX4 with the strut tower housing on the driver side corroding away that cannot be fixed.any one who has this problem please be aware that the tower will push up against the master cylinder and will cause brake failure had to trade the car could only 1.500.00 trade mileage on car 200500.8 it was a good car before the corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10411581, filed 2011-07, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V244000Apr 20, 2011Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in…Covers: Infiniti QX4 1997–2003, Nissan Pathfinder 1996–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10040864Dec 20, 2013Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1997-2004 qx4. In states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used in the winter, the front driver¿s…
- 10192219Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192146Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10044329Jun 8, 2012Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. Certain vehicles registered in states where concentration of road is used, an inspection for corrosion and repair, if…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Infiniti QX4
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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