The 2002 Infiniti QX4 has 6 recalls, with the most serious being a defective front passenger airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The remaining recall covers the front suspension: the front strut housing can crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly, which affects steering stability and control. This recall applies only to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in certain states in the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions where road salt and moisture accelerate corrosion.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant breakdown after exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bags with new desiccated inflators at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Heat and humidity can degrade the propellant in the passenger airbag inflator over time, causing the airbag to deploy with excessive force. This could send fragments at occupants and damage the airbag assembly, reducing its effectiveness in a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-side front air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may be missing a propellant wafer due to assembly error. Over time, the remaining wafers can break into powder from vibration, causing the propellant to burn faster and create excessive pressure during deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module assembly with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
