Hyundai
Veracruz
Infiniti
QX60
Hyundai Veracruz vs Infiniti QX60: 2025 Comparison
The short answer
Based on available data, the Infiniti QX60 comes out ahead of the Hyundai Veracruz on power. Check the specs table and owner sentiment below for the full comparison before deciding between the two. Both are covered by real owner reports on CarWizz.
Specs side by side
What owners say
Veracruz
Overall
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owner reports from the 2007-2012 model years are polarized between those who have experienced severe, recurring mechanical failures and those who praise the vehicle for exceptional longevity, comfort, and highway performance. The primary source of negative sentiment is a widespread, serious recall (Campaign 121) for a front valve cover gasket leak that drips oil onto the alternator, causing sudden alternator failure and complete vehicle shutdown without warning: a noted safety hazard.
Best version to buy
Insufficient owner data available to specify a best model year or trim. Feedback spans the entire 2007-2012 generation, with the fundamental mechanical strengths (V6 engine, comfort) and weaknesses (valve cover gasket recall) applying to all years.
Known issues
- ⚠Chronic oil leak from front valve cover gasket onto alternator (Recall Campaign 121): Causes alternator failure, battery drain, and sudden, unexpected vehicle shutdown while driving.
- ⚠Electrical gremlins in high-mileage examples: Includes malfunctioning dashboard lights (parking brake, ESC), failure to shift out of park, intermittent power loss to accessories like wiper motors, and faulty sensors.
- ⚠Intermittent air conditioning/climate control failure: System fails to activate, with no dash lights or fan response, often correlated with high cabin temperatures. Frequency: recurrent.
QX60
Overall
Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and generation, with reliability being the dominant theme. For the first-generation models (approximately 2014-2021), sentiment is overwhelmingly negative due to widespread, severe transmission failures associated with the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). These failures are described as catastrophic, often occurring between 20,000 and 120,000 miles, with repair costs equaling or exceeding the vehicle's value.
Best version to buy
For the second generation (2022+), the Autograph trim is mentioned as being well-equipped and desirable. For the first generation, no specific trim is recommended due to the overarching transmission concerns.
Known issues
- ⚠CVT Transmission Failure (2014-2021 models): Complete failure, shuddering/juddering at low speeds, requiring full replacement. Linked to a class-action lawsuit and extended warranties. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Build Quality / Interior Rattles: Persistent rattles, especially from the panoramic roof/headliner area; loose body panels (e.g., front fender); generally poor interior assembly. Frequency: very frequent.
- ⚠Electronic / Infotainment Glitches: Main screen resolution failures requiring daily reboots; 360-degree camera failures; faulty front collision prevention/emergency braking; lane-keep assist ping-ponging between lanes.
The verdict
The Infiniti QX60 is the better choice for most buyers.
It has more power on its best-equipped version than the Hyundai Veracruz, based on the data above. If efficiency matters more to you than outright power, the Hyundai Veracruz is worth a closer look instead.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more reliable, the Hyundai Veracruz or the Infiniti QX60?
Owner reports show similar reliability sentiment for the Hyundai Veracruz and the Infiniti QX60. Check the known issues listed above for specific differences between the two.
Which is better for families, the Hyundai Veracruz or the Infiniti QX60?
The Infiniti QX60 seats more passengers than the Hyundai Veracruz on its catalogued best-equipped version. Body type also differs: the Hyundai Veracruz is classed as a SUV, the Infiniti QX60 as a SUV.
Which has better fuel economy, the Hyundai Veracruz or the Infiniti QX60?
Fuel consumption data is limited for one or both models. Check the specs table above for the figures available on each catalogued version.
Which is cheaper to maintain, the Hyundai Veracruz or the Infiniti QX60?
Exact maintenance costs aren't in our data, but owner reports mention cost-related concerns more often for the Infiniti QX60 than the Hyundai Veracruz. See the known issues comparison above.