The 2000 Infiniti QX4 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a steering wheel that can lock up while driving, creating a crash risk.
Pins inside the ignition lock assembly can work loose over time from normal vibration, causing part of the lock to disengage. When that happens, the steering wheel lock rod can shift and lock the wheel while the vehicle is in motion, leaving the driver without steering control. There is also a suspension concern that primarily affects vehicles registered or originally sold in northern and mid-Atlantic states where road salt is common: the front strut housing can crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly, compromising the structural connection between the front suspension and the body and affecting how the vehicle handles and absorbs road forces.
At a glance
What can fail
Salt and water can enter a hole in the upper strut housing, collect at the mating surface, and cause corrosion of the strut tower over time.
What the fix does
Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair affected vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Two pins connecting the key cylinder cap may loosen or fall out due to vibration, causing the cap to separate from the cylinder and lock the steering wheel.
What the fix does
Loose or missing pins will be replaced; a ring clip will be added to other assemblies to prevent pin loosening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition lock assembly's key cylinder cap connector pins may be improperly seated. Vibration can loosen or dislodge these pins, causing the cap to separate from the key cylinder.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly. Assemblies with loose or missing pins will be replaced. Others will receive a ring clip to secure the pins.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
