Recalls for 2000 Infiniti Qx4

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2003 Infiniti QX4

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Infiniti launched the QX4 in the 1997 model year as a luxury edition of the Nissan Pathfinder (which was fully redesigned as a unit body in 1996). The second generation QX4 debuted as an early 2001 model in March 2000 with a new 3.5 liter twin cam V6 at 240 HP, revised exterior styling including new grille and bumpers, new alloy wheels, a new dashboard and refreshed interior, full time 4WD, as well as a lower priced 2WD model.

In the final 2003 year, the QX4 received the Premium Package as standard equipment, including 17 inch wheels, geunine wood steering wheel, driver seat memory and steering wheel-mounted audio control, along with side curtain air bags.

The QX4 had the same dimensions as the Pathfinder, most notably a cramped rear seat (31.8 inch legroom) and also being among the largest SUVs in the midsize class (85 cubic feet cargo volume index). The 4WD QX4 started at $36,150 for 2003, about $2,400 more than a Pathfinder LE. The reworked (and dated) QX4 already faced tough competition from the new crossover Acura MDX. Production ended in November 2002 with leftover stock continuing into 2003 (see Wards Auto, March 2003).

Edmunds: www.edmunds.com/infiniti/qx4/2003/review
Consumer Guide: consumerguide.com/used/2001-03-infiniti-qx4
2003 Consumer Guide review

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Posted on: 2000-12-12
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins.  Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.

Consequence
If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced.  A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.

Notes
Owner notification began december 22, 2000.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:COLUMN

Posted on: 2011-04-21
Description
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, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin.  In areas of the country in which heavy concentrations of road salt are used, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing, causing water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and the inner hood ledge assembly.  Over time, this snow/water and salt intrusion may result in corrosion of the strut tower housing in some subject vehicles.

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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Posted on: 2007-09-18
Description
On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket.  This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.

Consequence
This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube.  However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube.  In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank.  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process.  The recall began on november 26, 2007.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.