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#BS-2021-INFQX5-20F92021 Infiniti Qx50
Based on reports from 41 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 41 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
17 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (17 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Infiniti Qx50: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Qx50, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Qx50, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Qx50, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2021 Infiniti Qx50, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Infiniti Qx50. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Infiniti Qx50 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2021 Infiniti Qx50 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
41
Class avg
172
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd 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. 41 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Infiniti Qx50 Model Years
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