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2014 Infiniti QX60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 11 QX60 years

The 2014 Infiniti QX60 has 199 NHTSA complaints, 7 recalls, and a complaint index of 100, ranking it worst among all 11 model years covered, with a verdict of Avoid. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for half of all complaints.

Complaints
199
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
2 / 2
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
22.5 city / 27 hwy

Top 2014 Infiniti QX60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain99 (50%)
  2. Engine44 (22%)
  3. Other30 (15%)
  4. Airbags24 (12%)
  5. Electrical System18 (9%)
  6. Brakes14 (7%)
  7. Structure & Body11 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
  9. Fuel System6 (3%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the transmission shudders or bucks moderately to severely when reapplying gas after cruising around 20 mph.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle losing forward motion entirely while the engine kept running, stranding them on the road.
  • Passenger-side airbag warning lights turn on and off intermittently even with normal-weight occupants in the seat, sometimes recurring after sensor replacement.
  • One owner reported a heated driver's seat overheating and leaving a burn mark on the seat cover.
  • Another owner reported the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway after a fan harness failure, despite a recent repair to that part.
  • A front door reportedly stopped opening from outside and inside, with the problem recurring months after an initial repair.
2014 Infiniti QX60 complaints: complaints filed per quarter172014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
266 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (17).

2014 Infiniti QX60 recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 16V244000Apr 26, 2016Airbags3,296,947 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

  2. NHTSA 15V681000Oct 20, 2015Airbags919 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  3. NHTSA 15V033000Jan 26, 2015Structure & Body170,665 vehicles

    Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.

    Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

See all 7 recalls for the 2014 Infiniti QX60 →

2014 Infiniti QX60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22.5 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,075
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other QX60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020142015201620172018201920202022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid100199724
2015Caution7092324.5
2016Best2029124.5

All Infiniti QX60 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2014 QX60 has a complaint index of 100, the highest of any QX60 model year, and it ranks first (worst) among the 11 years with data. Transmission & Powertrain problems make up half of its 199 complaints.
What year Infiniti QX60 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2014 and 2025 both carry an Avoid verdict, with 2014 having the highest complaint index at 100 and 2025 at 90. Years like 2016, 2019, and 2022 rank as Best with much lower complaint indexes.
Does the 2014 Infiniti QX60 have transmission problems?
Yes, Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 50% of all 2014 QX60 complaints (99 of 199), with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles, and owners report shuddering or stalling issues.
What recalls affect the 2014 Infiniti QX60?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2014 QX60, covering airbags, structure and body, brakes, suspension/wheels/tires, and electrical system components.
How many complaints does the 2014 Infiniti QX60 have?
NHTSA lists 199 complaints for the 2014 QX60, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury, with 7 recalls filed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.