How common are transmission complaints for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?

NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 QX60, which is 25% of the 92 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?

The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 QX60 Transmission & Powertrain problem area.

At what mileage do 2015 QX60 transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,500 miles.

What does the CVT problem feel like on the 2015 QX60?

Owners describe shuddering, jerking, bucking, and slipping sensations, most often at low speeds around 20-25 mph, along with hesitation when accelerating.

Have crashes or injuries resulted from the 2015 QX60 transmission issue?

NHTSA data for this problem area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2015 QX60.

2015 Infiniti QX60 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Infiniti QX60, 25% of all 92 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 62,500. No related recall is listed in the data. Symptoms center on CVT shuddering, jerking, and slipping.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 25% of 92
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

The CVT bucks, jerks, or shudders at low speeds around 20-25 mph, often worse on inclines.
Vehicle hesitates or fails to accelerate after slowing down, requiring the driver to release and reapply the gas pedal to regain power.
Transmission shuddering and skipping appear with trouble code P0776, sometimes accompanied by stalling while driving.
Some owners report the transmission was diagnosed by a dealer as having a 'premature transmission failure' even before the vehicle reached 60,000 miles.
Violent shaking and vibration occur during acceleration at both local and highway speeds, in some cases increasing in frequency over time.
A dealer replacement of the CVT temporarily resolved bucking, but jutter and wobble returned a few thousand miles later.

When 2015 Infiniti QX60 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2018, latest Feb 1, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to Feb 2026; peak Feb 2018 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Infiniti QX60

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by QX60 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201499 (50%)
201523 (25%)
20163 (10%)
201713 (19%)
201813 (34%)
201911 (29%)
20206 (25%)
20222 (9%)
20233 (11%)
20241 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission complaints for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?: NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 QX60, which is 25% of the 92 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?: The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2015 QX60 Transmission & Powertrain problem area.
At what mileage do 2015 QX60 transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,500 miles.
What does the CVT problem feel like on the 2015 QX60?: Owners describe shuddering, jerking, bucking, and slipping sensations, most often at low speeds around 20-25 mph, along with hesitation when accelerating.
Have crashes or injuries resulted from the 2015 QX60 transmission issue?: NHTSA data for this problem area lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries for the 2015 QX60.