2018 Infiniti QX60 Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 13

“Subject of Complaint: Severe odometer fraud, mileage tampering, and title misrepresentation by the selling dealership: Phenix Motors, LLC ([XXX]), operated by [XXX]. The Discrepancy: The vehicle was sold to me with a falsely represented odometer reading. Subsequent electronic diagnostics and vehicle history reports reveal that the actual mileage is severely discrepant from the mileage disclosed on the official bill of sale and title paperwork provided by Phenix Motors, LLC. The dealership has since explicitly refused to participate in state-level consumer mediation with the Mississippi Attorne…”
NHTSA complaint #11752471, 2026

“The vehicle shudders and jerks when you accelerate after that it good to go this is so aggravating but I love my Infiniti so much can Infiniti fix this problem and upgrade my transmission”
NHTSA complaint #11733782, 2026

“1. Airbags and seatbelt lights: The vehicle airbags light and seatbelt lights keeps flashing and after taking it to the dealer, they keep suggesting buying a new passenger seat assembly coasting thousands of dollars. Many similar complaints online with no resolutions or temporary solutions by the dealers. 2. CVT transmission problem: Vehicle jerking, and hesitating when driving. Vehicle also struggling to find the right amount of power. Dealer installed new transmission for free under extended manufacturer warranty. Problem is still there and has gotten worse. Struggling to accelerate or even…”
NHTSA complaint #11716975, 2025

Engine 10

“Subject of Complaint: Severe odometer fraud, mileage tampering, and title misrepresentation by the selling dealership: Phenix Motors, LLC ([XXX]), operated by [XXX]. The Discrepancy: The vehicle was sold to me with a falsely represented odometer reading. Subsequent electronic diagnostics and vehicle history reports reveal that the actual mileage is severely discrepant from the mileage disclosed on the official bill of sale and title paperwork provided by Phenix Motors, LLC. The dealership has since explicitly refused to participate in state-level consumer mediation with the Mississippi Attorne…”
NHTSA complaint #11752471, 2026

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,422.”
NHTSA complaint #11744237, 2026

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with major internal engine failure. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the warranty had expired the same day that the vehicle was towed to the dealer for the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered to partially cover the repair. The failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11730001, 2026

Service Brakes 7 1 crash 6 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED IN RAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS, NEGOTIATING A CURVE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT COULD NOT TELL WHETHER THE A BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED THE CRASH. ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ALL THE PASSENGERS WORE SEAT BELTS. THE SIX PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT, WHO WAS THE DRIVER, SUSTAINED A CONCOCTION, SPRAINED HIS LEFT KNEE, A BLOOD FILED CYST WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT KIDNEY, UNSPECIFIED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. THE F…”
NHTSA complaint #11299290, 2019 · crash · 6 injury(ies)

“The vehicle is accelerating and braking randomly without my control.”
NHTSA complaint #11638350, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITY QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WERE NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11300701, 2020

Electrical System 6

“1. Airbags and seatbelt lights: The vehicle airbags light and seatbelt lights keeps flashing and after taking it to the dealer, they keep suggesting buying a new passenger seat assembly coasting thousands of dollars. Many similar complaints online with no resolutions or temporary solutions by the dealers. 2. CVT transmission problem: Vehicle jerking, and hesitating when driving. Vehicle also struggling to find the right amount of power. Dealer installed new transmission for free under extended manufacturer warranty. Problem is still there and has gotten worse. Struggling to accelerate or even…”
NHTSA complaint #11716975, 2025

“While driving, the vehicle often brakes and accelerates without my control. I've reported this issue before. My brakes are fine, according to the vehicle status.”
NHTSA complaint #11689590, 2025

“Check engine light came on, poor idling and start up. Infiniti replaced pvc hose that was cracked, electical seat warmer issue was fixed, dvd electrical issue was denied under the claim warranty, and some sensors were replaced due to codes of lean fuel, and the technician noticed a ticking noise. The dealership told us to pick the car up, drive it and put more miles on it and bring it back in to file another claim for the ticking sound. Returned to file new claim and was told the engine needed to be replaced or timing chain should be replaced due to sludge in the engine even with proper mainte…”
NHTSA complaint #11633183, 2024

Unknown Or Other 5

“While driving, the vehicle often brakes and accelerates without my control. I've reported this issue before. My brakes are fine, according to the vehicle status.”
NHTSA complaint #11689590, 2025

“The rear differential is messed up on this truck, and there is grinding noise - when i turn left or right, and there,s a whinning noise while driving, and also black fluid drips from in between the oil pan, and transmission and hissing sound when turned on..”
NHTSA complaint #11633450, 2024

“I purchased my 2018 QX60 in 2021 at Competition Infiniti as a certified pre-own vehicle. I soon began to hear a rattling noise and the steering wheel would vibrate a little. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer several times with this complain and they keep telling me that their is nothing that the can do for me because that’s the way the vehicle is built. The noise as I was told is common in QX60 models and that I’m not the only person that has complained about it. I told him that I don’t expect for a $30,000+ Luxury vehicle to sound that. They also explained to me that it was somet…”
NHTSA complaint #11482763, 2022

Vehicle Speed Control 4

“Subject of Complaint: Severe odometer fraud, mileage tampering, and title misrepresentation by the selling dealership: Phenix Motors, LLC ([XXX]), operated by [XXX]. The Discrepancy: The vehicle was sold to me with a falsely represented odometer reading. Subsequent electronic diagnostics and vehicle history reports reveal that the actual mileage is severely discrepant from the mileage disclosed on the official bill of sale and title paperwork provided by Phenix Motors, LLC. The dealership has since explicitly refused to participate in state-level consumer mediation with the Mississippi Attorne…”
NHTSA complaint #11752471, 2026

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,422.”
NHTSA complaint #11744237, 2026

“While driving, the vehicle often brakes and accelerates without my control. I've reported this issue before. My brakes are fine, according to the vehicle status.”
NHTSA complaint #11689590, 2025

Air Bags 3 1 crash 3 injury

“I was doing around 60 mph when a guy to my right did an illegal u turn right in front of my car. The front of my car hit the driver side of his car. There was extensive damage to the front end of my car but my air bags did not go off.”
NHTSA complaint #11526987, 2023 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“1. Airbags and seatbelt lights: The vehicle airbags light and seatbelt lights keeps flashing and after taking it to the dealer, they keep suggesting buying a new passenger seat assembly coasting thousands of dollars. Many similar complaints online with no resolutions or temporary solutions by the dealers. 2. CVT transmission problem: Vehicle jerking, and hesitating when driving. Vehicle also struggling to find the right amount of power. Dealer installed new transmission for free under extended manufacturer warranty. Problem is still there and has gotten worse. Struggling to accelerate or even…”
NHTSA complaint #11716975, 2025

“To whom this may concern.My vehicle middle console is completely out.My Radio no longer powers on.The A/C runs continuously however I’m unable to control any functions including my defrosts.therefore as the weather is getting colder I’m not able to activate the defrost so my front window fogs up clearing my view I’m able to utilize my wipers wisely.Last for not least my ABS Air bag light comes on and then continues to flash throughout my commutes.I’m not understanding why am I being told that I’ll be the one responsible for the bill..This situation was and clearly is nothing to do with my ac…”
NHTSA complaint #11489232, 2022

Fuel/Propulsion System 2

“The vehicle is accelerating and braking randomly without my control.”
NHTSA complaint #11638350, 2025

“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A NEW VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VECHICLE I BEGAN TO HEAR RATTLING AND NOISES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REFUSED TO OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER DID ASSIST. THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR IN TO REVIEW THE VEHICLE AND THEY GAVE ME COMPENSATION FOR MY NUMEROUS SERVICE VISITS. HOWEVER THE RATTLING REMAINS. ADDITIONALLY THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND MG GAS TANK IS LOOSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11281688, 2018

Seats 2

“THE DRIVER SEAT ON THIS VEHICLE IS LOOSE. IT ROCKS WHEN I DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER/DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. I HAVE REPORTED SEVERAL CONCERNS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE.”
NHTSA complaint #11282587, 2019

“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS A NEW VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VECHICLE I BEGAN TO HEAR RATTLING AND NOISES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REFUSED TO OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER DID ASSIST. THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR IN TO REVIEW THE VEHICLE AND THEY GAVE ME COMPENSATION FOR MY NUMEROUS SERVICE VISITS. HOWEVER THE RATTLING REMAINS. ADDITIONALLY THE DRIVER SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND MG GAS TANK IS LOOSE.”
NHTSA complaint #11281688, 2018

Steering 2

“The power steering seems to lock up on me when making a turn from a complete stop to turning on to a busy highway or street. It is very unsafe. I have seen this same issue on multiple complaint boards online. Below are some links. I am having the exact same issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11665254, 2025

“Vehicle purchased oct 23, 2021. Same day of purchase the vehicle displayed steering issues and acceleration issues. Vehicle difficult to steer and accelerate or push the pedal to make the vehicle go forward which has caused pain and stress to my arm and leg. Returned vehicle back to dealer next business day and the service center denies any mechanical issue with vehicle upon their alleged vehicle diagnoatic although the service man agreed and confessed to both myslef and the salesman that the vehicle has an issue that is not showing on the diagnoatic based on the service guy driving the vehicl…”
NHTSA complaint #11439552, 2021

Seat Belts 1

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the front driver’s side or front passenger’s side seat belts unlocked, the seat belt not secured message would display on the instrument panel without the audible chime. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11458204, 2021

Structure 1

“DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE SUNROOF OPEN AND IT MADE A LOUD NOISE SOUNDING LIKE A GUN SHOT. THE LOUD GUN SHOT NOISE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME THEN THE GLASS IN THE ROOF JUST EXPLODED.”
NHTSA complaint #11179766, 2019

Suspension 1

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and making a left turn, the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle was vibrating and shuddering. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact stated that rear electric coupling needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11486872, 2022

Visibility 1

“The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lot and noticed that the sunroof panel had shattered. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then towed the vehicle to Infiniti at HGreg Monrovia (821 E Central Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016: (626) 275-1385) and was informed that the sunroof panel had to be impacted with an object to shatter. The vehicle wa…”
NHTSA complaint #11462380, 2022