1999 Infiniti QX4 Review

One of the best cars I have owned

Written by: egghead on 09/13/2009

Vehicle

1999 Infiniti QX4 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon

Review

I have a second home in Mammoth Lakes CA average 330 inches of snow a year. It is 320 miles from LAX. I have owned this car for 11 years and have 128000 miles. Just change the fluids and belts at 95000 and its runs better than it did when it was new. Started using Amsoil and now get 19mpg on the highway. Car should go 300,000 easily if maintained. Best snow car ever!!!

Favorite Features

Never needs chains for snow even on years when there is 600 inches + I am sorry that Infiniti stopped making this car in 2003, but I bought another for my wife in 2003 with more horsepower.

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower and better braking system like the Porsche Cayenne.

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Love It!

Written by: JM on 07/23/2009

Vehicle

1999 Infiniti QX4 4 Dr STD 4WD SUV (1999.5)

Review

I got this car about 3.5 years ago for my 16th birthday (I was lucky!), and I have been very pleased with it. It has taken my scrapes and dents as gracefully as possible. Mine has 132,000 miles on it (98000 when purchased) and has had little problems, but I did have to take it into the shop about a year ago and spent $600 on a mass air flow sensor and another O2 sensor along with other minor maintenance which was a big chunk of money but totally worth it. I have become attached to my QX4 and won't let anyone else drive her. I would definitely recommend ANY Infiniti for someone to buy and I will remain a lifelong fan of their quality and style.

Favorite Features

I really love how dependable it is. My mother owns 2 Infinitis and my sister owns one as well so I knew mine would be very dependable like theirs are. I really like the yellow fog lights as well. Mine is beginning to show age, but is still a great looking vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

As expected from a ten year old SUV, the gas mileage is not great. The best I have gotten was 19mpg running it on the interstate, which is not too bad for such a heavy car. Also, the car does not have very much engine power, but does great once you build up speed on the interstate or highway.

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Once is enough.

Written by: Honest John on 06/04/2009

Vehicle

1999 Infiniti QX4 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon

Review

Great looking, quality construction, poor gas mileage, very underpowered. No real repairs until 120,000 miles, since then repair cost more than two thousand five hundred dollars. I would not buy this car again due to poor gas mileage and lack of engine power.

Favorite Features

Interior and exterior looks. Sound system.

Suggested Improvements

More power and better gas mileage.

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Great SUV

Written by: Ken on 05/13/2009

Vehicle

1999 Infiniti QX4 4 Dr STD 4WD Wagon

Review

This is a really well built SUV. Previous owner had zero problems since buying new and had all records. There was a small front seal leak at 125K but these were replaced prior to purchase as well as the water pump just as a precaution. Very quiet and smooth compared to its Pathfinder sibling.

Favorite Features

Quiet smooth ride, Bose stereo.

Suggested Improvements

Discontinued, but the lack of fold flat rear seats is a huge oversight.

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Reliability

Written by: Linda on 05/06/2009

Vehicle

1999 Infiniti QX4 4 Dr STD 4WD SUV (1999.5)

Review

I have owned this QX4 almost 10 years and aside from routine maintenance it has only been to the shop 3 times, you can't beat that. It is sharp and sleek looking, very eye-catching on the hi-way. I wish INFINITI would consider making the QX4 again, I would be one of the first in line because of its reliability.

Favorite Features

Sound System, Interior design, Sleek looking, Reliability

Suggested Improvements

GAS MILEAGE

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