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#BS-2016-INFQ70-4459

2016 Infiniti Q70

Based on reports from 4 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
126
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

1 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 6K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering1 (25%)
Brakes1 (25%)
Airbags1 (25%)
Visibility1 (25%)

2016 Infiniti Q70: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Infiniti Q70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 6,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 6K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Infiniti Q70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Infiniti Q70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Infiniti Q70, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

24V470000Aug 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Infiniti Q70 is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2016 Infiniti Q70 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

4

Class avg

213

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Infiniti Q70: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Infiniti Q70?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Infiniti Q70 is related to the steering, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Infiniti Q70 reliable?
The 2016 Infiniti Q70 has 4 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Infiniti Q70 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Infiniti Q70 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Infiniti Q70 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti Q70 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 6,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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