NHTSA Complaint #11458298 — 2001 INFINITI QX4 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11458298
Vehicle	2001 INFINITI QX4
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 15, 2020
Date Filed	March 25, 2022
Mileage	270,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti QX4. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear struts and rear brackets needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they declined to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.

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