Last updated: 2026-10-10

2022 Infiniti QX60 Reliability Report
The 2022 Infiniti QX60 rates good for reliability, but owners mostly report electrical faults, including cars that will not start after sitting parked.
Recalls
2
Complaints
22
Complaint Rate
13.3per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$639
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250–$3,400
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
The middle-ranked QX60 year and the first of the second generation, with electrical complaints and two recalls but low estimated repair costs.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
- POWER TRAIN (2)
- SERVICE BRAKES (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2022 is the first model year of the Second generation (L51).
- First-year models may have unresolved issues from the new design.
- Redesigned for the 2022 model year.
- Refreshed in 2026.
- 2nd generation QX60 (US).
What this means for buyers
First-year models carry more risk — early production issues are common. Consider waiting for the second year if reliability is a priority.
Compare 2022 pricing and recall counts against 2023+ before deciding.
2022: Second generation (L51) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2026: Mid-Cycle Refresh
Updated features and styling tweaks.
Should You Buy the 2022 Infiniti QX60?
Good, with caveats. This model year rates above average among 2022 SUVs and lands in the middle of the nine scored QX60 years. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $639, well under the $1127 typical for its class, and federal testing gave it 5 of 5 stars. The 2021 rates better and the 2023 rates about the same.
Electrical trouble leads the 22 owner complaints. Some cars will not start after sitting and need a jump, and a new battery does not cure it. The power liftgate can open by itself or refuse to latch. Screens have gone black before 2,000 miles, taking adaptive cruise and blind-spot indicators with them. Two engine reports describe stalling while driving, one at 29,564 miles in 45 mph traffic. Rear brake pads can wear out fast, with one set gone at 15,080 miles. Federal recall records list 2 recalls, for exterior lighting and seats.
Ask the seller for proof that both recalls were done. Look for battery and rear brake service records, and test the liftgate and screen. The 2021 rates better, but it comes from the earlier generation.
Compared to the 2023 Infiniti QX60, which scored 1 points lower. See also the 2021 Infiniti QX60 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +$488 cheaper to maintain than avg midsize SUV
- +Low major repair risk (10%)
- +Low recall count
Cons
- −Frequent unscheduled repairs
- −UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues reported (6 complaints)
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Car fails to start after sitting parked and needs a jump, sometimes many times... (5 complaints)
Compare 2022 Infiniti QX60 With

2022 Cadillac XT6
Reliability: 72/100

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Reliability: 75/100

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Reliability: 55/100

2022 Nissan Armada
Reliability: 75/100

2022 Toyota Sequoia
Reliability: 72/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 2 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
Recall Overview
2
recalls on record
The 2022 Infiniti QX60 carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
13.3
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 13.5
Safety Incidents
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2022 Infiniti QX60 Recall Details
2 recalls have been issued for the 2022 Infiniti QX60. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may incorrectly adjust the headlights downward.
Consequence
Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reconfigure the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC994.
SEATS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 INFINITI QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC867 and PC868.
Buying a used 2022 Infiniti QX60? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2022 Infiniti QX60, and 2 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2022 Infiniti QX60 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 15.5%
Safety Technologies
Infiniti QX60Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$639
vs $1127 avg for midsize SUV
vs $652 avg for all vehicles
Repair Frequency
0.9
unscheduled repair visits per year
Severe Repair Probability
10%
chance of a major repair
Annual Cost Comparison
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
22–23 MPG
Running cost: $3,900–$4,050/yr
Fuel + repair
20–21 city / 25–26 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2022 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX60 FWD 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,250 |
| QX60 AWD 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,400 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2022 Infiniti QX60.
Confirm the car starts after sitting overnight, and check records for battery replacements or repeated no-start visits.
Open and close the power liftgate several times, and confirm it latches with no not-secure warning.
Inspect the panoramic sunroof glass for cracks, and listen for creaking from the roof on rough pavement.
Pair a phone through CarPlay or Android Auto, raise call volume during a call, then check the next ringer volume.
On a safe road at 40 to 50 mph, use the manual downshift switch and feel for any surge first.
Check service records for repeated rear brake pad replacements, and have the rear pad thickness measured.
Make several stops in city traffic, and feel for a jerk just before stopping or a pedal that needs extra force.
Ask for repair history on stalling or shifts into Neutral, and watch the gear display throughout the test drive.
2022 Infiniti QX60 Common Problems by Component
22 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaintsThe panoramic sunroof glass shatters on its own while driving, with a loud bang and no debris, impact, or other traffic nearby. One report puts this at 70 mph on an interstate. Flying glass and the shock of it are a real distraction risk. Another sunroof creaks constantly from delivery, and the dealer struggles to get it removed and repaired. Separately, CarPlay and Android Auto tie ringer volume to call volume. Turning up a quiet call leaves the next ring deafeningly loud, and turning it down makes calls hard to hear.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaintsThe car fails to start after sitting parked and needs a jump, sometimes many times over a few weeks. Replacing the battery does not fix it. After a jump, warning lights come on and features like lane assist stop working. The power liftgate opens by itself, closes during loading, or will not latch, which brings up a not-secure warning. The alarm also goes off at random in parking lots, and dealers cannot reproduce it. Some owners report the main screen going black and taking the head-up display, adaptive cruise, and blind-spot indicators with it, starting before 2,000 miles.
POWER TRAIN
2 complaintsUsing the manual downshift switch to slow down causes a short surge of acceleration before the car slows, with no throttle input. Each downshift repeats it, and the driver has to brake hard to avoid the car ahead. That is a real collision risk in traffic. A separate report describes valve seal deterioration and leaking at 24,000 miles, with the cabin air filters ruined as a result. With only two complaints, these are individual problems, not a broad pattern.
SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints)
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsRear brake pads wear out far faster than normal. One car needed new rear pads at 15,080 miles and again every year after that, and the dealer called it a known issue. Another failure is a jerk just before the car stops. It is smooth at first and starts after a few stops, most noticeably at low speed. The same reports describe slow deceleration that takes extra pedal force, which matters in city traffic. Dealers sometimes say they cannot feel the problem.
ENGINE (2 complaints)
ENGINE
2 complaintsThe car stalls while driving and will not restart, and the dashboard lights fade. In one report this happened at 29,564 miles in 45 mph traffic, leaving the car stranded in a live lane, which is a serious crash risk. Another failure pattern is the transmission dropping from Drive into Neutral on its own, on both highways and city streets, over a period of years. Dealers have trouble reproducing it and turn to Infiniti for troubleshooting.
STRUCTURE (1 complaints)
STRUCTURE
1 complaint2022 QX60 equipped with a Panoramic Moonroof. While in Florida 850 miles from home, I was traveling alone at about 35mph when I heard a loud explosion. It sounded like a gun shot at close range. I kept driving but observed my surroundings and there was no traffic, no construction, nothing overhead, no warning lights. When I got to my destination a couple miles away, I inspected the vehicle, fully expecting to see a bullet hole or shattered rear window from a bullet. What I found was the front moonroof had shattered and mostly still intact. It had blown up and out and not inward as it would if it were hit with a projectile. I contacted the nearest Infiniti dealer in Mobile Alabama 100 miles away, but they couldn’t look at it for at least 3 weeks. I covered the moonroof with heavy plastic and duct tape to keep the elements out of the vehicle and keep the moonroof intact as much as possible to help with Infiniti’s investigation. The cullet that had fallen into the sunshade was vacuumed up and kept also. After a tense 850 mile drive home, at times in torrential downpours, I contacted our local Infiniti dealer who wanted to inspect the vehicle. They informed me that their investigation could not determine a cause, but they did know it was not a warranty issue and denied it. I had the moonroof replaced by a local glass repair shop and then had to take it to a body shop to have the headliner dropped so cullet could be removed. I talked to numerous Infiniti representatives throughout this process, and everyone asked if I filed an insurance claim, I had not. Insurance should not have to pay for a manufacturer's defect that is still under warranty. As an Engineer for a tier one auto supplier that manufactures automotive safety glass for most major automobile companies, I can say with a high degree of certainty this was due to a manufacturer's defect or a design flaw. Due to the circumstances at the time, Nickel sulfide (NiS) inclusion is the most likely cause.
TIRES (1 complaints)
TIRES
1 complaint255/50R20- I have done every service at the dealership except one (last one). I was told all 4 tires were worn out and they refused to rotate tires, took it to another place and was told the same. Vehicle has 27,000 and both places told me it was very unsusual. Called dealership and they directed me to bridgestone which refused to help as well claiming tires from manufacturer have no warranty. Makes no sense!
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (1 complaints)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint2022 INFINITY QX60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE TRUNK DOOR. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING EITHER A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR A REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLE.
VISIBILITY (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving above 60 MPH, the driver's side mirror would vibrate, impairing visibility of surrounding vehicles. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving on rough or bumpy road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact notified a second dealer, Ramsey Infinity (535 NJ-17 S, Ramsey, NJ 07446), who advised that it was a known failure; however, they could not assist. The vehicle was then taken to a third dealer, Edison Infiniti (842 US-1, Edison, NJ 08817), where the mirror and the mirror housing where replaced; however, the failure persisted. The third dealer informed the contact that he needed to wait until the manufacturer had developed a remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed awareness of the failure. The contact was informed that he would be notified whenever a remedy was made available. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 complaints)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaintNo incidents. Headlight has a blackout area in the left headlight. Dealership service department could not fix.
Best & Worst Infiniti QX60 Years
Best Infiniti QX60 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreInfiniti QX60 Years to Avoid
No Infiniti QX60 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 71 and 82 across 9 scored model years.
Infiniti QX60 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 76/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent |
Infiniti QX60 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2022 Infiniti QX60 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2022 Infiniti QX60
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2022 Infiniti QX60 does best on how many systems draw complaints (81/100) and worst on complaint severity (67/100). 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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