Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Infiniti QX60 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Hello the CVT transmission in these 2014-2017 vehicles have been known to be defective. Apparently Infiniti settled a lawsuit that was suing them for this exact reason. They settled without admitting fault. Problem with that is all these vehicles are still on the road and customers are unaware. They say they informed us but I can assure you I never was informed. They also sent a service bulletin to their dealerships telling them to expect problems and to fix if brought in. The vehicles are dangerous without a doubt. They shake, shudder and lose acceleration with no warning. No lights come on the dash or anything. Someone will lose their life, if they haven't already. The law firm had company emails showing they were going to do a recall. Corporate greed is my guess, got in the way. Now unsuspecting customers are driving ticking time bombs. …
Transmission failed. The car was shuddering for a while now. The term "shuddering" I learned after describing issue to dealer who told me that looks like a transmission issue. After paying $170 to get it checked, I was told that transmission has premature failure code and must be replaced. I was told that the car is under 60K mileage, but over time period of warranty period by 2 months. They gave me a quote of around $6,500 to replace transmission. My car is 2015 Infinit QX60, which is exactly the same as 2014 version (which has transmission recall). The problem apparently was not fixed for 2015 version, but the recall was only issues for 2013 and 2014. I contacted Initini, however they told me to contact their legal team. This issue should be put on recall.
My vehicle only 67k miles and wheel bearing already bad, replace 2 weeks ago and hmm noise get worsen without warning light, diagnosed from infiniti dealer saying that Transfer case costing $6400 to repair, and not allowing to drive, I can't afford to fix and need vehicle to work. Please help me to file complaint, thank you.
In the beginning when I pull off the car shudders and jerks speed was delayed. Now in the middle of driving with some speed the car beginnings to strain and barely move although the gauge shows I'm going 40 miles the car is straining and going under 5 miles. This started maybe a year ago but now it is much worser.
Intake air temperature: high input circuit It's in a mechanic shop. To change automic transmission. Unknown Yes, at the mechanic shop it is at. Yes, mechanic shop. Approximately the last days of January the car started feeling "bumpy" when driving. And it was also slow.
Shuddering, shaking & skipping while driving. It's a nightmare. The car (QX60- 2015) can't go over 20 miles without "jumping" on me. I am fearing for my safety. It's only a bulletin by Infiniti and not a recall. This is unacceptable.
Vehicle looses power randomly. No engine or warning lights. RPMs will rev but car will not go into gear or drive. I can shut off the vehicle for a couple hours then restart and will drive fine until randomly happens again.
Shortly after purchasing this used vehicle from CarMax, the vehicle began experiencing serious mechanical failures involving the engine/emissions system, braking system, and suspension. The vehicle displayed a check engine warning light, and the selling dealer, CarMax Schaumburg, confirmed issues requiring repair, including a faulty oxygen sensor, brake-related repairs, and a suspension link. The vehicle was taken in for service, parts were ordered, and repairs were performed. Despite these repairs, the same issues reoccurred, requiring the vehicle to be returned for additional repair attempts. The problems were therefore reproduced after the initial repair, confirming the existence of unresolved defects. The vehicle was not reliably safe during this period. …
At approximately 40K miles, the dealer replaced the CVT because the car was "bucking" and created a code that the mechanics could see. That fixed the problem until a few thousand miles later; the car now jutters around 20-25mph on flat roads and very pronounced on inclines then produces a wobble throughout the car at speeds above 25mph. When I take my foot off the gas, the symptom stops. Both the service manager and transmission specialist took the car for a ride with me and experienced the symptoms. Dealer said that because it is not producing a code, there is nothing they can do. Asked that I drive it for a few more weeks to see if a code appears. Yesterday, I brought it back to the dealer with the same symptoms to check for a fault code; none were present. Dealer said there was nothing they could do without a code and suggested I contact Infiniti consumer affairs. …
Vehicle has 73,000 miles. When driving and accelerating, the vehicle begins to shake, jerk and vibrate violently. This happens at both local and highway speeds. The frequency in which this occurs has increased significantly over the past week. The vehicle was taken to the Nissan dealership. The dealership states that this is a "premature transmission failure" and is recommending a full replacement of the transmission at the customers expense. Nissan/Infiniti is well aware of this issue, but is apparently taking no ownership in helping customers with resolving this premature transmission failure. The bulletin that the manufacture has issued needs to be escalated to a recall. An investigation into this matter is overdue as numerous customers have experienced this transmission failure.
Transmission complaints in other QX60 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Infiniti QX60, 25% of the model year's 92 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Infiniti QX60 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2015 Infiniti QX60, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Infiniti QX60 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.