2016 Infiniti QX50 reliability
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX50 over 11 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (5 of 19), then Electrical system (4) and Air bags (3). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2015 QX50 has 3 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Infiniti QX50. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (19 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"My qx50 is currently back in the shop. So far I’ve spent about $12,000 on engine and transmission repairs and the NHTSA doesn’t seem to be doing anything about it. Now it needs a new “ignition coil” for another $1,000.…"
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"On December 24, 2024 I was in a car accident where my car did make impact twice after spinning out of control due to black ice. The first impact occurred hitting a car then the final impact occurred when the car was…"
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"I was driving and came to a red light behind other cars. I was completely stopped with brakes applied and vehicle suddenly lurched forward, RPM’s reved up over 3,000 without me accelerating. I was about two blocks from…"
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"so after my initial report about my engine catching fire on the highway, I received an invoice for $5,000 for a used engine with 80k miles on it; plus another $2800 for the service fee. I already put down about $3900…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the “Air Bags Deactivated” and “Seat Belt Detached” warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Infiniti QX50 SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2016 Infiniti QX50 SW RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| QX50 | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
| QX50 all-wheel drive | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX50 over 11 years — 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Infiniti QX50?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (5 of 19), then Electrical system (4) and Air bags (3). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 QX50 has 3 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 13 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Infiniti QX50 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Infiniti QX50.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX50 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Infiniti QX50 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does an Infiniti QX50 take?
5W-30 for the 2.0L VC-Turbo; capacity about 5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Is there a VC-Turbo engine bearing recall on the QX50?
Recall 25V437000 covers certain 2019-2022 QX50 vehicles (with Rogue, Altima, and QX55) with VC-Turbo engines whose bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.