Structure Problems of Infiniti QX4

1999 Infiniti Qx4. Consumer states rapid rust of vehicle the consumer stated one year after the vehicle was purchased, she noticed rusting around the driver side mirror. Shortly after, it began to rust on both fenders. In the next few years, the vehicle began to rust out rapidly. Both fenders, the rear hatch, runners, side mirrors, gas tank, gas tank cover, gas tank neck and pipes all had rust out. The consumer stated the vehicle was poorly designed, because the fender welds held leaves, dirt and water from the hood. Also, in the winter when there was snow and ice on the road, the vehicle had to be placed in 4-wheel drive or it would slide out of control. The steering column had to replaced and needs to be replaced again, because it was difficult to turn and the driver side strut was making a noise.

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The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti Qx4. Upon inspecting the vehicle, it was noticed that there was severe corrosion of the frame near the strut on the driver's side. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The contact was reimbursed. Shortly after the repair, the same failure occurred on the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion on the passenger side. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the frame continued to corrode after the recall repair. The contact stated that the recall repair did not adequately repair the failure with the excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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Infiniti Qx4 2000. We took the vehicle in for normal service and maintenance and were informed that the vehicle has critical frame failure due to corrosion on front left drivers side wheel. Excessive corrosion and rot to front apron, frame and mounting brackets. Vehicle cannot be repaired and is deemed unsafe to drive due to impending failure, loss of steering and control. Contacted Nissan consumer hotline and they were aware of the problem but offered no assistance since no injuries have yet to be reported. There is an open investigation # pe11004 for this defect. Instructed by two independent mechanics that the vehicle needs to be taken out of service and is no longer safe to drive. Vehicle cannot be repaired.

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Severe corrosion on factory installed running boards on infinity Qx4 which could collapse causing injury.

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Failing brackets underneath running boards are a hazard. Cannot step up onto without risk of injury. Brackets have lost all integrity and running boards are sagging and may fall off.