Last updated: 2026-10-10
Infiniti vs Land Rover: Which Make Is More Reliable?
Infiniti
1 models tracked
Land Rover
2 models tracked
Infiniti comes out well ahead of Land Rover on reliability, and the gap is large. Its lone model, the QX60, draws far fewer recalls and complaints than the two Land Rovers. Land Rover's electrical faults and the QX60's CVT are the main things to check before buying.
Is Infiniti More Reliable Than Land Rover?
| Metric | Infiniti | Land Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Reliability Score | 75/100 | 58/100 |
| Models Tracked | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Recalls per Model | 13 | 100 |
| Avg Complaints per Model | 182 | 472 |
Land Rover Models
2 models ranked by reliability
Infiniti vs Land Rover: The Verdict
The large gap goes to Infiniti. It is stronger on complaint severity, repair costs, recall impact, and how widely problems spread across systems. Owners filed 0.8 complaints per 1,000 sold for Infiniti against 4.2 for Land Rover.
Land Rover's trouble centers on the electrical system, which accounts for 29% of its complaints. Both brands show an improving recent trend, but that does not close the gap. In SUVs, the one class where each brand has a model, Infiniti is also stronger.
Where Infiniti and Land Rover Differ Most
| Component | Weight | Infiniti | Land Rover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint Severity Owner complaints weighted by component severity | 35% | 68/100Good | 50/100Mixed |
| Repair Costs Annual maintenance and repair expenses | 30% | 70/100Good | 40/100Mixed |
| Recall Impact Safety recalls weighted by severity (park-it, park-outside) | 20% | 84/100Excellent | 64/100Good |
| Issue Diversity How many different systems have reported problems | 15% | 84/100Excellent | 79/100Good |
Dig into the components and repair costs stands out — Infiniti outscores by 30 points there, which carries significant weight in the final number.
Infiniti vs Land Rover: Strengths and Weaknesses
Infiniti
Strengths
- Strong overall reliability (75/100 average)
- Minimal recall impact — fewer safety-critical recalls
- Focused issue profile — problems concentrated in fewer areas
- Reasonable maintenance costs ($639/year avg)
- Reliability trending upward in recent model years
- Below-average repair frequency
Weaknesses
- Above-average repair severity when issues occur
Land Rover
Strengths
- Above-average reliability (58/100 average)
- Focused issue profile — problems concentrated in fewer areas
- Reliability trending upward in recent model years
Infiniti vs Land Rover Reliability by Vehicle Type
How the two makes compare within each vehicle category they both compete in:
| Category | Infiniti | Land Rover | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUVs(1 vs 1 models) | 75/100 | 60/100 | Infiniti |
Infiniti wins 1 out of 1 shared categories.
Common Problems: Infiniti vs Land Rover
| Component | Infiniti | Land Rover |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20%27 | 29%244 |
| POWER TRAIN | 23%32 | 12%99 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18%24 | 12%100 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2%3 | 11%94 |
| ENGINE | 13%18 | 8%70 |
| STEERING | 1%2 | 8%66 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | — | 4%35 |
| STRUCTURE | — | 4%30 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8%11 | 1%10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3%4 | 0%2 |
Share of each make's complaints, with counts below.
Infiniti vs Land Rover Complaint Severity: Crashes, Fires, and Injuries
Infiniti
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
8
Injury reports
Land Rover
33
Crash reports
17
Fire reports
42
Injury reports
Every Infiniti and Land Rover Model Ranked
Infiniti vs Land Rover Reliability Trend by Year
Infiniti's reliability is improving — recent model years average 79/100, up from earlier years. Land Rover's reliability is improving — recent model years average 67/100.
Both makes are trending improving in recent model years — neither is pulling away.
| Model Year | Infiniti | Land Rover | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82/100(1) | 70/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2025 | 76/100(1) | 64/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2024 | 73/100(1) | 64/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2023 | 72/100(1) | 55/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2022 | 73/100(1) | 56/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2021 | 81/100(1) | 56/100(2) | Infiniti |
| 2020 | 74/100(1) | 42/100(1) | Infiniti |
| 2019 | 71/100(1) | 56/100(1) | Infiniti |
| 2018 | 72/100(1) | 47/100(1) | Infiniti |
Models tracked per year in parentheses.
Who Should Buy Infiniti vs Land Rover?
If you want the lowest chance of an expensive surprise, shop the QX60. Target the 2021 model year and look hard at the 2019 and 2023, the two lowest rated. On the test drive, watch for shudder or hesitation. The CVT is the weak spot, and it does not always respond to repair.
If you are set on a Land Rover, the Defender 110 is the stronger of the two and rates good. Favor the 2024, which has far fewer owner complaints than the 2022 or 2023, and check for dash warnings and cracked windshields. Skip the 2025 and 2026 unless you accept that they are too new to judge. Be most careful with the Range Rover Sport, which rates mixed. Frozen screens can take climate and backup camera controls with them. Favor the 2024 and avoid 2018 and 2020.
The Bottom Line: Infiniti or Land Rover?
Buy the Infiniti QX60 unless a Land Rover is a must. It is the strongest model across both lineups, and independent repair-cost data puts its upkeep well below the midsize SUV average at about $639 a year. The Defender 110 is the only Land Rover worth serious thought, and the 2024 is the year to chase. Treat the Range Rover Sport with caution.
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How we score Infiniti and Land Rover models
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.