2001 Infiniti QX4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Infiniti QX4, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Transmission slippage when transmission is shifting from 2nd to 3rd during cold weather during moderate acceleration. Known service bulletin, NHTSA #62304.”
NHTSA complaint #10064109, filed 2004-03, 74,000 miles“Manufacturer is aware of problem, insists that computer needs reprogramming. Transmission failed road test by mechanic and a long list of owners awaiting remanufactured transmission boxes (according to dealer service department at fields Infiniti glenview). Transmission boxes need to be ordered from japan, resulting in one month delay of repair. Two technical service bulletins already exist for same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #760239, filed 2002-04“While driving the engine stalled and resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes. The engine light was always on, bad carbon fumes,the transmission gained speed on it's own, stalled while turning, and going up hill's, and black smoke had come from the vehicle. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10012180, filed 2003-03“While driving with four wheel drive activated, vehicle jerks and system disengages. Vehicle idled extremely fast which resulted in a collision. Dealer stated these symptoms are all normal characteristics of vehicle. Consumer was informed that vehicle needed a new transmission, consumer was unhappy that a remanned transmission was installed instead of a new one, especially considering that at the time of replacement the vehicle only had 2800 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #8007378, filed 2002-04“Problems with the transmission, engine belts, transmission fluid leakage, etc... Transmission fluid leaking, engine belts are cracking and there are problems with the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10066618, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Infiniti QX4
19 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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