Last updated: 2026-10-10
Infiniti Reliability Ratings — Every Model Ranked
Good reliability puts Infiniti above the average brand on the site, though the lineup here is thin. Only the QX60 is tracked, so no model leads or trails the others. The spread runs between model years instead. The 2021 is the one to favor, while 2019 and 2023 rate lowest. Repair costs are low for the class, about $639 a year.
The same trouble spots keep showing up in owner complaints. The biggest is the power train. The CVT can shudder, jerk, or hesitate, and repairs do not always cure it. Some owners also report all-wheel-drive slipping. Engine failures, sometimes with a timing chain or full replacement quoted, come next. Electrical faults include a dark center console and stalling wipers. A shopper should test drive at city speeds and ask for full service records.
Infiniti Best Year Score Comparison
Best-year reliability score for the Infiniti QX60. Each score represents the single highest-scoring model year.
Infiniti QX60 Overview
Scores below are averaged across all tracked model years. The “Best Year” column shows the highest-scoring model year that has been on the road for at least two years, where available.
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infiniti QX60 | 2021 | 75/100 | Good | 13 | 8.2 | 3.5 | $639/yr |
Infiniti QX60
Infiniti QX60
2nd gen (2022–2023), facelifted 2026
Repair costs run well below the midsize SUV average, about $639 a year, and the QX60 rates above average among SUVs. The weak spot is the CVT, which can shudder or hesitate and does not always respond to repair.
Common Infiniti Problems
Top complaint categories across all Infiniti models, based on owner-reported issues to NHTSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Infiniti model?
- The QX60 is the only Infiniti model tracked, and it rates good for reliability. It also rates above average among SUVs. Within the model, the 2021 model year is the best one to buy, based on federal records, owner complaints, and repair-cost data.
- Which Infiniti model years should I avoid?
- Look hard at the 2019 and 2023 QX60 before buying, since they are the two lowest rated years. The 2021 is the better choice. Newer years with few complaints have mostly had less time to collect them, so a short complaint list does not make them safer.
- Are Infiniti cars expensive to repair?
- Not by the numbers for the QX60. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at about $639, well below the midsize SUV average. The risk is a large single bill. One owner was quoted $13,000 for an engine failure, and some got little help paying.
- What is the most common Infiniti problem?
- CVT trouble leads the complaints. Owners describe shuddering, jerking, and hesitation, often between 20 and 60 mph. Fixes do not always work. A replaced valve or even a replacement transmission can leave the shudder in place or make it worse.
- Do Infiniti engines fail?
- Some QX60 engines do. Owners report cars that will not start or die on the highway, with dealers calling for a new engine or timing chain. Failures fall between about 65,000 and 154,000 miles. Dealers often blame missed oil changes, so keep maintenance records.
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How we score Infiniti 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.
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