Infiniti QX60 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Infiniti QX60 across 10 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (99). The words owners use most often: “cvt transmission” (9% of reports).
- 175power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $8,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- CVT transmission: mentioned in 16 of 175 complaints (9%)
- Transfer case: mentioned in 14 of 175 complaints (8%)
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 Infiniti QX60 at $8,650, and half of them between $7,650 and $9,600.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), 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 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 175 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Infiniti QX60 power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 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.
While driving, vehicle displays Engine Malfunction warning and loses propulsion/ability to accelerate. Vehicle remains electrically powered. Restarting the vehicle may temporarily restore limited drivability. This has occurred four times despite manufacturer-authorized repairs. The ECM was replaced…
At the end of XXX I noticed that my 2019 Infiniti QX60 was starting to jerk when I accelerated. At first it was an intermittent jerking but on or about XXX it was happening more often. I took my vehicle in that day to get the oil changed and mentioned the problem to the manager at the shop. When…
While traveling at 75 mph(speed limit) on the interstate, the vehicle's CVT transmission suffered a catastrophic failure and suddenly lost all power/acceleration, dropping into a low-gear limp mode. No engine light appeared until after we parked. This caused an immediate and dangerous drop in speed…
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…
Cvt transmission failing, started @ 113000 miles, trying to work with Infiniti consumer affairs, they have required me to bring the car into their shop for diag. When i purchased the vehicle 2/26/2022, include with the car was an extended warranty for 6 years unlimited miles. They dated the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Infiniti QX60s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about power train for the Infiniti QX60. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Infiniti QX60 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Infiniti QX60?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,650 (half paid between $7,650 and $9,600), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Infiniti QX60?
The most frequent phrase is “cvt transmission”, in 16 of 175 complaints, followed by “transfer case” (14).
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