2014 Infiniti Q50 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Infiniti Q50. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 19% of relevant complaints.
Better than 89% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).
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Check a VINDoes the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 28 of 169 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Infiniti Q50 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (19%). For comparison, the 2015 scores 44%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
What owners reported
Three of 28 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
Recall campaigns on the 2014 Infiniti Q50 (5)
This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.
Before you buy a 2014 Infiniti Q50
- No elevated drivetrain pattern for this model year. That describes the model, not the car in front of you.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- 5 recall campaigns on this model year. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on the VIN; the report checks that.
- Ask for service records. A transmission already replaced under warranty is a different car from one that was not.
Questions people ask about the 2014 Infiniti Q50
Does the 2014 Infiniti Q50 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 28 of 169 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Infiniti Q50 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (19%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2014 Infiniti Q50. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Infiniti Q50 years are better?
The 2014 has the lowest engine and transmission complaint share of the Infiniti Q50 years we track (19%). The other years run higher.
Should I buy a 2014 Infiniti Q50?
That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2014 Infiniti Q50 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.
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Check a VINExperimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.