Avoid: 2015 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2017 (few owner reports)
5 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 5 model years, the Infiniti Q70 has 46 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. 2015 drew the most complaints (32), 2017 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Infiniti Q70 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $14,551–$19,511.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2015 (32 complaints). Lowest: 2017 (2).
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on engine choice and model year.
Described as overly complicated, slow, and a generation behind; Bluetooth connectivity issues with multiple phones.
Significant lag and delay in kick-down, especially in default and Eco modes; harsh, noticeable shifts; described as having a "dead spot" and being sluggish.
Consistently reported as a downside for both the 3.7L V6 and 5.6L V8 engines.
Can clog around 100,000 miles; requires engine removal for replacement, leading to very high repair costs (~$3,000+ for labor alone).
Can cause limp mode (P0720/P0717 codes), harsh shifting, and requires expensive replacement; electrical issues in the harness can mimic this failure.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q70. Individual model years are broken down above.
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