2018 Infiniti QX60: common problems and reliability
An average QX60 year.
38 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2018 QX60?The 2018 Infiniti QX60 has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag 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.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Infiniti QX60 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other QX60 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the QX60?
Across the 12 QX60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 22 (2022) to 451 (2014). With 38 complaints, the 2018 QX60 sits above the model's median of 29.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 QX60
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 19V807000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and generation, with reliability being the dominant theme.
- Very frequentCVT Transmission Failure (2014-2021 models)
Complete failure, shuddering/juddering at low speeds, requiring full replacement. Linked to a class-action lawsuit and extended warranties.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX60. See the full QX60 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used QX60 listings typically run $36,217–$48,925.
Other QX60 model years
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