Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2015
Best: 2014 · Best recent: 2017
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 3 model years, the Infiniti QX70 has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. 2015 drew the most complaints (9), 2014 the fewest (5).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Infiniti QX70 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $12,484–$17,553.
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 (9 complaints). Lowest: 2014 (5).
Strongly positive sentiment regarding driving dynamics, engine performance, and long-term reliability.
V6 models achieve 16-23 MPG, V8 models achieve 14-20 MPG, requires premium fuel.
System feels old, Bluetooth connectivity can be problematic with multiple phones, slow or non-intuitive interface.
Reported in multiple instances on higher-mileage V6 models, sometimes linked to faulty oxygen sensors or fuel trim issues.
Cabin and trunk described as cramped compared to segment norms, a noted trade-off for the sporty design.
Reports of harsh shifts, thumping noises under hard acceleration/braking, and limp mode (failure to shift past 3rd gear) potentially linked to fluid levels, mounts, or internal faults.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX70. Individual model years are broken down above.
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