2014 Infiniti QX60 Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · 99 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 Infiniti QX60, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transfer case” (7% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Transfer case: mentioned in 7 of 99 complaints (7%)
  • CVT transmission: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
  • Failed accelerate: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2014 Infiniti QX60 at $8,800, and half of them between $8,200 and $10,850.

Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles6 · 12%
10k–25k miles4 · 8%
25k–50k miles5 · 10%
50k–75k miles8 · 15%
75k–100k miles13 · 25%
100k–150k miles13 · 25%
150k+ miles3 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 99 complaints, 1 an injury.

Infiniti QX60 power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2014, with 99 complaints
2014: 992014992015: 232015232016: 3201632017: 132017132018: 132018132019: 112019112020: 6202062022: 3202232023: 3202332024: 120241

n = 175 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 QX6015%12,000
2023 QX60311%—
2022 QX60313%—
2020 QX60625%57,000
2019 QX601128%119,000
2018 QX601334%62,000
2017 QX601319%56,000
2016 QX60310%21,000
2015 QX602325%62,500
2014 QX609950%80,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2021, with 18 complaints
2014: 3201432015: 4201542016: 2201622017: 6201762018: 6201862019: 9201992020: 132020132021: 182021182022: 162022162023: 112023112024: 6202462025: 520255

n = 99 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2014 Infiniti QX60. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

My vehicle is having issues with the CVT transmission timing chain, I was just aware, there was a recall in the past but my infiniti dealership said it's expired.And they won't help replace it. I'm getting Judder while driving.

Received Oct 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11694716

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. 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…

Received Sep 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11687862

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. I looked online a found that many other people had these same issues…

Received Jun 19, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11667981
Infiniti QX60
A 2022 Infiniti QX60 Luxe photographed in Fresh Meadows, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Infiniti QX60s have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 Infiniti QX60 (50% of the 199 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Infiniti QX60 power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2014 Infiniti QX60?

Owners report a typical cost of $8,800 (half paid between $8,200 and $10,850), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 Infiniti QX60?

The most frequent phrase is “transfer case”, in 7 of 99 complaints, followed by “cvt transmission” (5).

See all 2014 Infiniti QX60 problems or power train problems across all QX60 years.