Infiniti QX70 Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti QX70 model year from 2014–2017 using 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No QX70 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2014.

3model years
22complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2014best years

Complaints by model year

201420152017598
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti QX70. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20178typical—ElectricalAverage
20159typical1BrakeAverage
20145−22%1HeadlightAverage

* Complaints compared with the median QX70 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti QX70 problems

  • Brakesworst: 2015
    418%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2017
    418%
  • Air bagsworst: 2014
    314%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    314%
  • Lightsworst: 2014
    29%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2014
    29%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2014
    29%
  • Other / not specified
    29%
  • Body & structureworst: 2015
    29%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    29%
  • Seatsworst: 2014
    15%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2015
    15%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2017
    15%

Latest Infiniti QX70 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 14V-683 · Nov 28, 2014 · 133,592 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti QX70 should you avoid?

None of the Infiniti QX70 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Infiniti QX70?

2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other QX70 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Infiniti QX70 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (4), electrical system (4) and air bags (3). Brake complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti QX70 had?

1 recall across 2014–2017. The model year with the most is 2014.

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.