Infiniti Reliability & Common ProblemsRecalls, complaints & model-by-model NHTSA data
Is Infiniti reliable? We aggregated 1,111 NHTSA owner complaints and 77 recall campaigns across 9 models so you can compare models, spot problem years, and know what to check before buying used.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, Infiniti has 1,111 owner complaints and 77 safety recalls across the 9 models tracked on VinSpectorAI. The most commonly reported issue area is CVT Transmission.
- Brand
- Infiniti
- Reliability tier
- Average
- Safety score (0–100)
- 73
- Total NHTSA complaints (tracked models)
- 1,111
- Total safety recalls (tracked models)
- 77
- Models analyzed
- 9
- Top reported issues
- CVT Transmission, Timing Chain, Infotainment
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Infiniti: which years to avoid and which to buy
Aggregated from official NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns across all tracked Infiniti models (2015–2026).
These model years had the most NHTSA complaints across all Infiniti models.
Fewest recorded complaints — generally the safest years to buy used.
Complaint trend (2015–2026)
Top complaint components
Analysis
Infiniti reliability analysis
AI AnalysisInfiniti's 2015-2026 data shows a high volume of complaints (1111) and recalls (77), with engine problems and transmission issues being the most reported. The QX60 and Q50 models account for the majority of complaints, and model years 2015, 2017, and 2019 are the worst. Despite zero deaths, the safety score of 82 suggests moderate concern.
Used-car buyers should prioritize inspecting the engine and transmission on any Infiniti, especially QX60 and Q50 models from 2015, 2017, or 2019. Check recall status and service history for these components before purchase.
Top reported issues
Based on 1,111 NHTSA complaints collected 2015–2026. Source: nhtsa.gov.
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Infiniti reliability — frequently asked questions
Is Infiniti a reliable car brand?
Infiniti has a Average reliability rating based on NHTSA data, with approximately 1,600 owner complaints and 28 recalls. Infiniti, Nissan's luxury division, has good safety ratings but shares some reliability concerns with Nissan — particularly the CVT transmission. The Q50, Q60, and QX60 have above-average complaint rates compared to Japanese luxury rivals. Engine timing chain issues were noted on some 3.5L VQ engines.
What are common Infiniti problems?
Most reported issues for Infiniti: CVT Transmission, Timing Chain, Infotainment.
Should I buy a used Infiniti?
CVT warranty extension applies to some Infiniti models — verify coverage. The twin-turbo 3.0L in Q50/Q60 Red Sport is more reliable than the 2.0T option. QX80 with the naturally-aspirated 5.6L V8 has strong long-term reliability.