2020 Infiniti QX60: common problems and reliability

An average QX60 year.

24 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2020 QX60?

The 2020 Infiniti QX60 has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. 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 2020 model year

24
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Infiniti QX60 vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other QX60 years only. How we score it

Is 2020 a good year for the QX60?

Across the 12 QX60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 22 (2022) to 451 (2014). With 24 complaints, the 2020 QX60 sits below 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

power train
6
electrical system
4
visibility/wiper
3
engine
3
forward collision avoidance
3

Recalls affecting the 2020 QX60

suspension:rear:axle:spindle

Campaign 21V402000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

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.

  • RecurrentEngine Sludge / Oil Consumption

    Severe engine sludge leading to potential engine failure, often linked to extended oil change intervals. Notably mentioned in 2019-2020 models.

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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