AI Damage2014 Infiniti QX60: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Infiniti QX60 filed 200 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 200
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 13% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 99 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 29 complaints (14% of all).
- Air bags: 25 complaints (13% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 16 complaints (8% of all).
- Electrical system: 13 complaints (7% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 2.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 17 complaints
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 200 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On Jan 11, 2023 my infiniti qx60 hybrid AWD that I purchased with Premium and Technology packages that includes forward Collison warning (FCW) and intelligent braking system (IBS) failed to work. I got no warning and/or my emergency brake was applied by these systems that I paid high dollars for.
Vehicle power steering and "PS" light, check engine light, and master warning light came on. Got it to Auto Zone for diagnostic tag and report says power steering needs to be replaced. There is a build up and the liquid is not going where it should, it is backing up and over flowing.
While driving in slow, heavy highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a structural failure of the rear crossmember / rear subframe due to severe rust. This is a safety-critical structural component and part of the rear suspension mounting system.
Once we left the school we got about 3 minutes down the road and started smelling a strong electrical/plastic burning smell. Suddenly the car stalled and shut off. Then it cranked back up. Then it shut off. It did that several times. Smoke started pouring out from under the hood.
The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate as intended upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R) and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to reverse and drove forward instead.
This vehicle started shaking and juttering at a lower speed and made it very difficult to drive. Then I could accelerate and it would not go faster. I took it to a repair shop and they were getting CVT codes for the transmission.
Although the recall was marked complete before I bought the car in 2022, the defect â sudden loss of power â occurred again while I was driving at highway speeds. Infiniti is refusing to assist due to age/mileage, despite clear evidence the recall fix was ineffective or incomplete.
The CVT unit is causing hard acceleration and jerking randomly. The CVT unit has a notification a few years ago on this model up to a certain mileage which I believe was 99,000 miles. My vechile just reached 113,000 miles and I am having this problem.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 2,043 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 6% most complained about).
On average one model year of the QX60 has 43 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 200, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti QX60?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, air bags. Total complaints: 200. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (30%), vibration (13%), warning lights, check engine (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Infiniti QX60?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Infiniti QX60 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.