KnownCarProblems2018 Infiniti QX60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti QX60, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints). It is 5th of 13 QX60 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2018 Infiniti QX60 problems
Transmission
13 complaints · 34%The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that he drove and parked the vehicle in his home garage. Later on, the contact went into the garage and found that the vehicle had rolled backwards. The vehicle was up against the inside of the garage door. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The…
The transmission started shuttering in the 20-25 MPH range on 8/16/19. I took it in for service the next day and they replaced the transmission control valve on 8/23. The shuttering returned on 9/1 and now occurs between 20 to 60 MPH. This issue occurs during highway or street driving. Vehicle has 31k plus miles
Engine
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with major internal engine failure. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the warranty had expired the same…
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Brakes
7 complaints · 18%Electrical systems failed (including ABS sensors). Breaks would not function (could not depress breaks). Wife and 6 yo son in car were lucky to not have been killed as car rolled onto busy road. Told by dealer that ABS system malfunctioned
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v807000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called Infiniti of mobile (located at 1147 e i65 service rd, mobile…
Electrical
6 complaints · 16%Electrical systems failed (including ABS sensors). Breaks would not function (could not depress breaks). Wife and 6 yo son in car were lucky to not have been killed as car rolled onto busy road. Told by dealer that ABS system malfunctioned
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 13%I purchased this vehicle as a new vehicle. Shortly after purchasing the vechicle I began to hear rattling and noises. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they refused to offer assistance. The manufacturer did assist. They sent an inspector in to review the vehicle and they gave me compensation for my numerous…
The driver seat on this vehicle is loose. It rocks when I drive. The vehicle is still under warranty; however, the manufacturer/dealership has not resolved this issue. I have reported several concerns regarding this vehicle.
Speed control
4 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Air bags
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Infiniti QX60 recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: if the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full defect summary
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 repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Infiniti QX60
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti QX60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (13 complaints); engine (10 complaints, typically around 101,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Infiniti QX60 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 8, 2019 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Infiniti QX60?
- It is 5th of 13 QX60 model years by number of complaints, with 38 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.