Strut Tower problems of the 2000 Infiniti QX4

The contact owns a 2000 Infiniti Qx4. The contact stated that corrosion of the strut tower housing caused the power steering column to fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 195,000.

Driving the vehicle at highway speeds when severe steering wheel vibration began. Checked front suspension and discovered that the right side (passenger side) frame was completely rotted away at the connection point of the lower control arm. This resulted in the seperation of the frame/control arm from its normal position and the right wheel was no longer stable or held in proper geometry. This created a very hazardous saftey related issue without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection as I was aware of the strut tower defect on the left side of the vehicle. The dealer informed me that my strut tower was not corroded and could be repaired although the failure to the frame on the opposite side of the vehicle was not part of the recall. Infinity was contacted and evaluated 3 photos sent by the dealer. They informed me that this was not a defect and that I live in the salt belt. Im no rocket scientist but thats why the strut tower recall was issued in the salt belt states, (corrosion). Previous recall for corrosion of the fuel fill tube. I believe a pattern is emerging. My research revealed that other vehicles of this type are exibiting the same failure and have been met with deaf ears at infinity motor division. This is a serious safety issue and should be investigated. The left side frame was in normal condition and exposed to the same salt and elements as the right side. The only difference between sides is the air conditioning drain is directly over the failure site allowing water to constantly contact the frame when the air conditioning is used.

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.