2012 Infiniti QX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Infiniti QX. That is the most of any QX model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Infiniti QX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 40,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 154,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Infiniti QX recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.
Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2012 qx 53. At 70,000 miles i had to replace the catalytic converters, cost over $4000. I now have 154,000 miles and have been told that the catalytic converters need to be replaced again. This seems to be a common problem with this vehicle.
When waiting at a stoplight for a long period the brake pedal gradually eases down and the vehicle begins to roll forward to prevent the vehicle from going forward extra pressure needs to be applied to the pedal to keep the vehicle stopped at this time the pedal is almost at the floor. Along with…
Other Infiniti QX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 QX | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti QX?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Infiniti QX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Infiniti QX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.