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#BS-2018-INFQX6-22AD2018 Infiniti QX60Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 59 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 59 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
smoking car even after oil changes engine sludge
3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
transfer case went out
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
safety features not on automatically
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
13 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (10 reports) • Median: 50K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (13 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Infiniti QX60: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2018 Infiniti QX60, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Infiniti QX60, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Infiniti QX60, with 8 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 2018 Infiniti QX60, with 6 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 2018 Infiniti QX60. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2018 Infiniti QX60 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Infiniti QX60 is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2018 Infiniti QX60 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
59
Class avg
443
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. 59 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.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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