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2018 Infiniti QX60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#6 most-complained of 11 QX60 years

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 has a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 6th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 38 complaints, 1 recall, 2 crashes, and 9 injuries, with Transmission & Powertrain issues being the top problem area at 34% of complaints.

Complaints
38
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22
19.5 city / 26.5 hwy

Top 2018 Infiniti QX60 problems

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

  1. Transmission & Powertrain13 (34%)
  2. Engine12 (32%)
  3. Brakes7 (18%)
  4. Electrical System6 (16%)
  5. Other5 (13%)
  6. Airbags3 (8%)
  7. Structure & Body3 (8%)
  8. Fuel System2 (5%)
  9. Steering2 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Transmission shudders between 20 and 60 mph and can return even after the transmission control valve is replaced.
  • Vehicle rolled backward out of park in a home garage with no warning indicators illuminated.
  • ABS system malfunctions and disables the brakes, in one case letting the vehicle roll onto a busy road.
  • Sunroof glass has spontaneously shattered while driving with a loud bang beforehand.
  • Driver seat rocks or feels loose while driving, reported as unresolved under warranty.
  • Recall repairs for the ABS actuator were delayed due to parts unavailability at dealers.
2018 Infiniti QX60 complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2019Nov 2019May 2021Sep 2022Jul 2023Dec 2024Sep 2025Jun 2026
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2019 (5).

2018 Infiniti QX60 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

2018 Infiniti QX60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19.5 MPG
Highway
26.5 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,650
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.

2018 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
2016Best2029124.5
2017Caution6068224
2018Caution5038122
2019Best1038222
2020Good3024122

All Infiniti QX60 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
NHTSA lists 38 complaints and 1 recall for the 2018 QX60, giving it a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict compared with other QX60 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2018 Infiniti QX60?
Transmission & Powertrain issues are the top problem area, accounting for 34% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Infiniti QX60 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 19V807000) covers the ABS actuator on brake systems; it requires dealers to replace the part and does not carry a do-not-drive warning.
How does the 2018 QX60 compare to other years?
Among 11 model years, the 2018 ranks 6th worst with a Complaint Index of 50, better than the 2014 (100, Avoid) and 2015 (70, Caution) but worse than the 2016 (20, Best) and 2019 (10, Best).
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Infiniti QX60?
The 2018 QX60 gets 22 mpg combined (19.5 city / 26.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650 per EPA data.

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.