Last updated: 2026-10-10

Infiniti QX60

Infiniti QX60 Years to Avoid

9 scored model years (2018–2026) · model average 75/100

No year is clearly worse than the rest. What changes from year to year is the mix of problems and recalls: the older years lean toward power train complaints, while 2023 and 2024 carry the most recalls. The year to buy is 2021.

Verdict

Avoid
No outlier years
Buy
2021 81/100
Model average
75/100
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What Are Common Infiniti QX60 Problems?

POWER TRAIN

32 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2020

2018: Shuddering, jerking, and hesitation from the CVT are the most common reports, often between 20 and 60 mph.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

27 complaints

Most reported in 2019, 2022, 2018

2019: The engine shuts off or loses power while driving, sometimes in heavy traffic.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

24 complaints

Most reported in 2022, 2025, 2020

2022: The panoramic sunroof glass shatters on its own while driving, with a loud bang and no debris, impact, or other traffic nearby.

ENGINE

18 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2019, 2025

2018: Several engines fail outright.

SERVICE BRAKES

11 complaints

Most reported in 2018, 2025, 2023

2018: Most of these reports are about waiting on a recall repair, not about brakes that failed.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 complaints

Most reported in 2025, 2023

2025: Sudden shutdowns at highway speed leave little time to reach the shoulder, and one such car needed a tow and a new fuel pump at 12,287 miles.

Best Infiniti QX60 Year to Buy Instead

81
ExcellentReliability score: 81 out of 100, rated Excellent

2021 Infiniti QX60

The 2021 model year has an excellent reliability standing, with no recalls and no owner complaints on file. The two lowest-rated years, 2019 and 2023, have more to check. The 2019 has two recalls and many power train complaints. The 2023 has three recalls and a fire report.

Score: 81/100 (Excellent)0 recalls0 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Infiniti QX60 years should I avoid?
None are clearly worse than the model's own average. The lowest-rated years are 2019 and 2023, but both still rate good. Check the recalls and service history on either one before you buy, and favor 2021 if you can find one.
Which Infiniti QX60 years have transmission problems?
Power train complaints, which include the CVT, lead or tie for the top category in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The 2018 has 12 and the 2019 has 10. Later years show fewer, but the data does not rule the CVT out for any year, so test drive for shudder.
Is the 2023 Infiniti QX60 a good year?
It is one of the two lowest-rated years, though its standing is still good. It has three recalls and a fire report. Owner complaints for 2023 mostly cover electrical, unknown, and power train issues. Confirm that every recall repair is done before you buy.
Is the 2019 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
It is one of the lowest-rated years, though still rated good. It has two recalls and 37 owner complaints. Power train is the top complaint, followed by electrical problems. Have the CVT and all-wheel-drive system checked before you buy.
Should I buy a 2026 Infiniti QX60 over a 2021?
The 2021 is the safer pick. The 2026 rates well, but it is too new to have collected a full record of complaints and recalls. The 2021 has had years on the road and still shows no recalls or complaints.

How we score every Infiniti QX60 model year

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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