Sell your 1997 Infiniti QX4 for cash

The 1997 Infiniti QX4 is a vehicle that came with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine. At 29 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1997 Infiniti QX4 at a glance

Body styleSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engines3.3L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂592 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age29 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 29 years old, most of a 1997 QX4's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a vehicle, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 QX4. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the suspension, typically around 150,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1997 Infiniti QX4 recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1997 Infiniti QX4. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SuspensionApr 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V244000

Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island…

Risk: The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. This may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could res

Fuel System, GasolineSep 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V435000

On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district…

Risk: This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corros

Common 1997 QX4 problems

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 1997 Infiniti QX4 with NHTSA. 7 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Suspension15
  • Steering10
  • Suspension3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling2
  • Tires2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Suspension150,000 mi
  • Steering150,000 mi
  • Suspension135,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling120,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling90,000 mi

1997 Infiniti QX4 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 93 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1997 Infiniti QX4. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment9
  • Unknown or Other7
  • Vehicle Speed Control7
  • Equipment5
  • Structure5
  • Air Bags4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · ITB09-039J

    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · ITB13-007H

    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · ITB10-067C

    WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · ITB97-001A

    1997 QX4 GRILLE GUARDS, BRUSH GUARDS AND WINCHES This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB97-001.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1997 Infiniti QX4.

SteeringPE11004 · opened Jan 2011, closed Jun 2011Led to recall 11V244000

Frame/Body Structure Corrosion

In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of April 20, 2011, Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infinity QX4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.The vehicles included in the r

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Selling a 1997 QX4: questions

How much is a 1997 Infiniti QX4 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1997 QX4 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1997 QX4s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1997 QX4 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Infiniti QX4; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1997 QX4?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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