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All cars · Infiniti QX60 · 2018

2018 Infiniti QX60. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index29100 = average car
Complaints14NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold47,370U.S. model year
Per 100K sold30complaints
Complaint rank#2 of 9among the 9 scored Infiniti QX60 model years (2013–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 50,000 miles. Median 31,000, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes43%
Transmission & drivetrain29%
Seats14%
Body structure7%
Electrical7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1410101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 19V807000 Nov 2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

    Risk. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the v

Manufacturer communications 183

Infiniti filed 183 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include…
  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Infiniti QX60 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD20 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500
3.5L 6-cylAuto (AV-S7)AWD19 / 26 / 22Premium$3,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2013–2020 Infiniti QX60, 9.2M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical6172K
Heat, A/C & blend door2131K
Spark plugs & ignition coils296K
Oil changes & service279K
Windows, doors & mirrors127K
Transmission & shifter224K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x4116K
Timing chain & engine112K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2015542241,770Airbags
2016261142,120Airbags
2017652840,444Speed control
2018291447,370Brakes
2019311443,162Automatic emergency braking
202034922,880Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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