Reliable Auto DB

2018 Infiniti QX60 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti QX60 over 9 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX60 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Antilock and traction control.

2014 Infiniti QX60
Photo by Kazyakuruma, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

38

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 38), then Engine (10) and Service brakes (7). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 QX60 has 68 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2019 has 38 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 Infiniti QX60. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2019-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V807000
Summary 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.
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 vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Complaints by component (38 total)

Powertrain
13
Engine
10
Service brakes
7
Electrical system
6
Speed control
4
Air bags
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Seats
2
Steering
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-07-23
  • "The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound…"
    Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-06-15
  • "The vehicle shudders and jerks when you accelerate after that it good to go this is so aggravating but I love my Infiniti so much can Infiniti fix this problem and upgrade my transmission"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-04-25
  • "The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with major internal engine failure. The dealer determined that the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-08
  • "Since my car had about 45000 miles on the odometer, it has been producing a thick white smoke, not only upon starting the car from a cold start, but also after longer distance trips over 30 miles. After having taken it…"
    Engine · filed 2026-03-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2018 Infiniti QX60 SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2018 Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 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
QX60 all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
QX60 front-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 20 27 22 MPG $3650

Specs and fitment

L50 generation, 2014–2021
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (3.5L VQ V6) , 5.1 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-402 covers certain 2020 Nissan Murano and INFINITI QX60 vehicles, along with other Nissan and Infiniti models: the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured. Dealers inspect and replace components as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Infiniti QX60 reliable?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti QX60 over 9 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX60 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Antilock and traction control.

What are common problems with a 2018 Infiniti QX60?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (13 of 38), then Engine (10) and Service brakes (7). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2018 Infiniti QX60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 QX60 has 68 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2019 has 38 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has more complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Infiniti QX60 been recalled?

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Infiniti QX60?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2018 Infiniti QX60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Infiniti QX60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Infiniti QX60 is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Infiniti QX60 take?

0W-20 full synthetic for the L50 3.5L VQ V6 (2014-2021) and L51 (2022-on) common US fills. Confirm the filler-cap grade.

What tire sizes does the QX60 use?

L50 commonly lists 235/65R18. L51 lists 255/60R18 and 255/50R20 depending on trim.

What does recall 21V-402 cover involving the QX60?

Certain 2020 Infiniti QX60 vehicles (with Murano and other Nissan/Infiniti models): the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured; dealers inspect and replace components as needed.