Infiniti QX60 Best and Worst Years (2014–2025)
Avoid the 2014, 2023, and 2025 Infiniti QX60 model years, which post the highest Complaint Index scores (100, 80, and 90). The 2016, 2019, and 2022 model years score lowest (20, 10, and 0) and are the best picks among QX60 years.
- Model years
- 11
- 2014–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 573
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Crashes reported
- 21
- Fires reported
- 5
- Top problem area
- Transmission & Powertrain
QX60 Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Infiniti QX60 problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Avoid | 100 | 199 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Transmission & Powertrain | 24 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Caution | 70 | 92 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Engine | 24.5 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Best | 20 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Airbags | 24.5 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Caution | 60 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 24 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 50 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 22 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Best | 10 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Engine | 22 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Good | 30 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Powertrain | 22 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Best | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System | 22.5 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 80 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Electrical System | 22.5 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Good | 40 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | 22.5 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 90 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Engine | 24 | 5★ |
QX60 years to avoid: what went wrong
2014 Infiniti QX60 Index 100 · 199 complaints · 7 recalls
The 2014 QX60 leads all years with 199 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100. Transmission & Powertrain problems make up half of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. Engine issues follow at 22% and a median of 75,000 miles. Airbags account for 12% of complaints, with owners reporting warning lights and sensor failures at very low mileage. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this year, including airbag sensor and hood-latch fixes. Two crashes and two fires were reported, with one injury.
2014 transmission & powertrain problems →2014 engine problems →2014 airbags problems →
2025 Infiniti QX60 Index 90 · 17 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2025 QX60 has a Complaint Index of 90 despite only 17 complaints, the smallest count among avoid years but the second-highest index. Engine problems dominate at 29%, followed by Brakes at 18% and Fuel System and Suspension issues at 12% each. Owners reported engines stalling on the highway, front wheel clunking noises, and heavy vibration linked to an active noise cancellation defect. One recall campaign addresses front brake caliper strength. One crash and 2 injuries were reported, with no fires.
2023 Infiniti QX60 Index 80 · 27 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2023 QX60 carries a Complaint Index of 80 on 27 complaints. Electrical System problems are the top area at 26%, with a median failure mileage of 38,000 miles. Fuel System complaints also sit at 19% with the same median mileage. Owners reported unexpected fires, seatbelt fraying, and unwanted forward or backward rolling when parked. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering headlight adjustment, seat rail welds, and second-row seat movement. No crashes were reported, but one fire and 4 injuries were logged.
Most common Infiniti QX60 problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Transmission & Powertrain174 (30%)
- Engine139 (24%)
- Other111 (19%)
- Electrical System94 (16%)
- Airbags59 (10%)
- Brakes50 (9%)
- Structure & Body35 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras32 (6%)
- Fuel System28 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers22 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- What are the worst Infiniti QX60 years to avoid?
- NHTSA data flags 2014, 2023, and 2025 as the years to avoid, with Complaint Index scores of 100, 80, and 90 respectively — the highest among the 11 model years covered.
- What are the best Infiniti QX60 model years?
- 2016, 2019, and 2022 score lowest on the Complaint Index (20, 10, and 0), making them the best picks based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX60?
- Across all years, Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 174 complaints (30% of the total), followed by Engine problems at 139 complaints (24%).
- Does the 2014 Infiniti QX60 have transmission problems?
- Yes. Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 50% of all 2014 QX60 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles.
- Are there recalls on the 2023 and 2025 Infiniti QX60?
- Yes. The 2023 QX60 has 3 recall campaigns covering headlights, seat rail welds, and second-row seats, while the 2025 QX60 has 1 recall for front brake caliper strength.