The Lemon Index
201520171st generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: airbags
Fewest complaints of its generation (1st generation).
11 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–26 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2016 Cadillac SRX 1522016 Cadillac Escalade 1042016 Volvo XC90 134
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 8 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 16V244000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Any shudder, whine or slipping from the CVT? Ask for CVT fluid service records.
- Infiniti sent dealers 220 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “QX60; TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Infiniti's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 11 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 35K miles (19K to 56K km) on the car (8 of all 11 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
Side airbag on the drivers seat and the ceiling curtain airbags on the 2nd and 3rd row deployed while I was driving for reason
2016 Infiniti QX60 owner · NHTSA complaint 11271104
Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 9.2M views · 2013–2020 Infiniti QX60
Most-watched topics
- Infotainment, battery & electrical172K views
2016 INFINITI QX60 HEV- Key Remote Battery ReplacementINFINITI USA · 50K views · 6 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door131K views
Infiniti QX60 Cabin Air Filter Replacement ( 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 )Undercar Experts · 118K views · 2 videos - Spark plugs & ignition coils96K views
2013-2020 Infiniti QX60 3.5L spark plug replacement.Rust Belt Auto · 79K views · 2 videos - Oil changes & service79K views
Reset Oil Life on Your 2016-2020 Infiniti QX60 FAST!Axtuo Ax · 58K views · 2 videos
Show 4 more
- Windows, doors & mirrors27K views
How to replace your 2013-2021 Infiniti QX60 side view mirror | ReveMotoReveMoto - Pre-Painted Auto Body Parts · 27K views - Transmission & shifter24K views
2020 Infiniti QX60 CVT Transmission Fluid Change DIYMurray's Mobile Mechanic · 13K views · 2 videos - Driveshaft, axles & 4x416K views
2014 Infiniti Qx60 Transfer Case 3.5l making noise and leaking fluid warranty inspection KarcheckzKarcheckz Atlanta Inspections · 16K views - Timing chain & engine12K views
2020 infinity qx60 with a misfire p0302. dealer quoted a $27k engine!!!G Auto Repair · 12K views
Before you buy, watch
2019 Infiniti QX60 Problems, Pros and Cons. Should you buy it?MaxTheCarGuy · 26K views
how to troubleshoot headlight problems - 2014 Infiniti qx60 - ballast replacementthe markitos · 16K views
2015 Audi Allroad vs Infiniti QX60 Mashup Snowy AWD Review in TFL4KThe Fast Lane Car · 277K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2016 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Infiniti told dealers about
Infiniti sent dealers 220 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- QX60; TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- CVT OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS USING FLUORESCENT DYE This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Infiniti QX60 recall, all years · All Infiniti recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Infiniti QX60 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,300–$3,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Infiniti QX60 year. 2016 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 11 Infiniti QX60 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2016 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a quarter as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 26; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2016 Infiniti QX60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (36%), transmission & drivetrain (18%) and equipment & accessories (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 get?
22 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2016 Infiniti QX60 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 18% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,300 to $3,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Infiniti QX60 year than the 2016?
Not nearby: the 2016 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Infiniti QX60 years within 3 model years of it.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works