Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems of the 2003 Infiniti QX4

One problem related to rear suspension shock absorber has been reported for the 2003 Infiniti QX4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Infiniti QX4 based on all problems reported for the 2003 QX4.

1 Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Infiniti Qx4. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside the vehicle and suddenly the vehicle began to lean towards the driver's side. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and then resumed with caution. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where they informed that the frame was severely rusted; and the front driver side strut tower fractured due to excessive corrosion. The technician also stated that the failure would eventually affect the steering. The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired. There was an open investigation associated with NHTSA action number pe11004 (suspension: front: shock absorber). The failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 03/22/lj.


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