Infiniti QX60: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Infiniti QX60 problems by model year, from 569 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Worst years to avoid: 2014 (75%, 149 drivetrain complaints), 2018 (63%, 22 drivetrain complaints) and 2019 (56%, 20 drivetrain complaints). 6 of the 7 Infiniti QX60 years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share; 2 of them are at the very high level (60% or more), where every model year we track has a documented failure behind it.
Best years on this measure: 2016 (29%). 2016 rests on fewer than 60 complaints, so treat it as provisional. A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
The sharpest change between consecutive years is from 2015 (52%) to 2016 (29%), down 23 points. The complaint pattern shifts at that year, so check which year the car in front of you is.
By raw volume, the 2014 drew the most drivetrain complaints (149 of 274 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
2022 has fewer than 25 complaints on record so far, too few to score. Newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Infiniti QX60 year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 QX60 | very high | 75% | 149 | 230 | 1/7 | 7 |
| 2015 QX60 | high | 52% | 38 | 92 | 4/7 | 3 |
| 2016 QX60 | no elevated signal | 29% | 5 | 29 | 7/7 | 1 |
| 2017 QX60 | high | 48% | 30 | 68 | 5/7 | 2 |
| 2018 QX60 | very high | 63% | 22 | 38 | 2/7 | 1 |
| 2019 QX60 | high | 56% | 20 | 38 | 3/7 | 2 |
| 2020 QX60 | too few to score | – | 10 | 24 | – | 1 |
| 2022 QX60 | too few to score | – | 5 | 23 | – | 2 |
| 2023 QX60 | elevated | 38% | 10 | 27 | 6/7 | 3 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Infiniti QX60 years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Infiniti QX60 recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns across the Infiniti QX60 years we track, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
13 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | 13V445000 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2014 |
| Mar 2014 | 14V138000 | electrical system: software | 2014 |
| May 2014 | 14V229000 | wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2014 |
| Jan 2015 | 15V012000 | service brakes | 2014–2015 |
| Jan 2015 | 15V033000 | structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments | 2014 |
| Oct 2015 | 15V681000 | air bags: frontal | 2014–2015 |
| Apr 2016 | 16V244000 | air bags: sensor: occupant classification | 2014–2016 |
| Sep 2018 | 18V601000 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2017 |
| Sep 2019 | 19V654000 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 2019 |
| Nov 2019 | 19V807000 | service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2017–2019 |
| Feb 2023 | 23V108000 | seats: mid/rear assembly | 2023 |
| Apr 2023 | 23V268000 | seats: critical fasteners | 2023 |
| Dec 2023 | 23V814000 | exterior lighting: lighting control module | 2023 |
What the free pages leave out on the Infiniti QX60
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Infiniti QX60
What are the worst years for the Infiniti QX60?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Infiniti QX60 years are the 2014 (75% of relevant complaints, very high), the 2018 (63% of relevant complaints, very high) and the 2019 (56% of relevant complaints, high). 6 of 7 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Infiniti QX60?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Infiniti QX60 years are the 2016 (29%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Infiniti QX60 have transmission problems?
In some years. Across the 7 scored years, 274 of 448 relevant NHTSA complaints (61%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is power train. The years with an elevated share are 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023.
Is the Infiniti QX60 reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 6 of 7 Infiniti QX60 years we score have an elevated complaint share and 1 do not. Pooled across those years, 61% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Infiniti QX60?
No. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns across the Infiniti QX60 years we track, none of them for the engine, transmission or fuel system.
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