Recalls for 2003 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 - 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 #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2015-05-15
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.

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

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Posted on: 2020-01-10
Description
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.

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