Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti QX60 vs FORD F 150
How the Infiniti QX60 and FORD F 150 compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Infiniti QX60 vs FORD F 150: The QX60 averages 25 complaints per year, while the F-150 averages 2,755. The QX60's top issues are engine stalling and hood fly-ups; the F-150's are transmission park failures and total power loss. The F-150 has 141 recalls, the QX60 has 15. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti QX60 or FORD F 150 more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 is a luxury SUV with a moderate complaint rate of 25 per year over the last decade. Owners report engine stalling and electrical gremlins that cause screens to black out and safety systems to malfunction. The hood can fly open at highway speeds, and the transmission (CVT) has failed as early as 120,000 miles. While not the highest-volume problem vehicle, its issues are unpredictable and can be dangerous.
FORD F 150
The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup with a very high complaint rate of over 2,700 per year. The dominant issue is powertrain trouble, including the transmission failing to engage Park and sudden unintended acceleration. Electrical failures can cause a total loss of power while driving, disabling brakes and steering. Engine problems and structural vibrations are also common, making it a high-risk used vehicle.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti QX60 | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 250 Better | 27,553 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 15 Better | 141 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 12 Better | 762 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 25.0 Better | 2755.3 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 25 Better | 714 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 10 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Infiniti QX60
- 01ENGINE58
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER50
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50
- 04POWER TRAIN47
- 05SERVICE BRAKES29
Owners report the engine stalling when coming to a stop, with the check engine light flashing intermittently. Dealers often cannot replicate the issue, leaving the problem unresolved.
The hood can suddenly fly open at highway speeds, blocking visibility and risking a crash. Also, the vehicle can roll away after being put in Park on a slight grade, indicating a faulty park mechanism.
The infotainment screen and instrument panel intermittently turn off and restart, and the blind spot detection system fails. This can distract the driver and disable safety features.
The CVT transmission fails completely around 120,000 miles, with earlier symptoms of shuddering or slipping that dealers often dismiss.
“In the summer of 2022 (I think Aug) car was stalling when stopped to make a turn. The check engine light flashed but never stayed on after the 1st incident. Brought it to a dealer and was told that the car was fine. Drove it for another two weeks and the same…”
“The contact owns a 2024 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced electronic malfunctions with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined t…”
FORD F 150
- 01POWER TRAIN9,967
- 02ENGINE4,861
- 03ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3,474
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER3,211
- 05STRUCTURE1,485
The transmission can fail to engage Park when the engine is shut off, causing the truck to roll. Also, turbo wastegate issues and vibrations plague the drivetrain.
Engine problems include the integrated park module not engaging the park pawl, leading to roll-away risks. Oil leaks and emissions label issues are also reported.
Total loss of power while driving, with all safety systems (brakes, steering, airbags) becoming inoperable. ABS noise after recall repairs is another complaint.
Sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, even without pressing the accelerator. Severe shake and vibration persist after dealer repairs.
“When I am parking the truck, I press and hold the brake pedal, While the truck shifter in in "Drive", I press the start/stop button to shut truck down, the shifter gets stuck in "drive" and doesn't automatically shift in to park. The truck locks down and will…”
“My truck is a 2025 Ford F150 STX with 5,900 miles on it. This truck was purchased new at River City Ford in Lavalette, WV The component in questions seems to be involved with the turbos and more specifically the wastegate that attached to the turbos. Also, ye…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Infiniti QX60 — 15 recalls
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
The risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI o…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may incorrectly adjust the headlights downward.
The risk: Incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reconfigure the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improper…
The risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD10…
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor V…
The risk: An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. O…
FORD F 150 — 141 recalls
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may los…
The risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
The risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for th…
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
The risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
The risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Buyer analysis
Infiniti QX60 or FORD F 150: which should you buy?
The Infiniti QX60 has far fewer complaints per year (25 vs. 2,755), making it statistically less likely to experience a problem. However, its issues—like engine stalling and hood fly-ups—can be just as dangerous. The Ford F-150’s sheer volume of powertrain and electrical failures means a buyer is much more likely to encounter a serious defect.
Key differences
- The QX60 has 25 complaints/year vs. the F-150's 2,755/year—a 110x difference in frequency.
- The QX60's engine stalling and hood fly-ups are dangerous but less common; the F-150's unintended acceleration and total power loss are more frequent and severe.
- The QX60's CVT failure is a known high-mileage issue; the F-150's transmission park failure can happen at any mileage.
- The F-150 has 141 recalls vs. the QX60's 15, indicating more widespread factory defects.
- Test the CVT for shuddering or slipping during a test drive, especially above 60,000 miles.
- Check the hood latch for proper closure and inspect for any signs of previous hood fly-up repairs.
- Verify that the transmission reliably engages Park when the engine is shut off—test on a slope.
- Check for any history of sudden power loss or electrical system repairs; listen for ABS noise after brake recall work.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full NHTSA recall history for the specific VIN and confirm all recalls are completed.
- For the QX60, request service records showing any CVT or engine stalling diagnostics.
- For the F-150, test the transmission park function multiple times and check for vibrations at highway speeds.
- Inspect both vehicles for aftermarket modifications that could affect safety systems.
- Take each vehicle for an extended test drive including stop-and-go traffic and highway speeds to replicate reported issues.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Infiniti QX60 | FORD F 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9 |
| 2025 | 16 | 320 |
| 2024 | 17 | 597 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1448 |
| 2022 | 22 | 3290 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4938 |
| 2020 | 23 | 2530 |
| 2019 | 37 | 5718 |
| 2018 | 38 | 5505 |
| 2017 | 67 | 3198 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Infiniti QX60 or FORD F 150 in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Infiniti QX60 vs FORD F 150
- Infiniti QX60 total complaints
- 250
- FORD F 150 total complaints
- 27,553
- Infiniti QX60 total recalls
- 15
- FORD F 150 total recalls
- 141
- Infiniti QX60 avg complaints/year
- 25.0
- FORD F 150 avg complaints/year
- 2755.3
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti QX60
- Infiniti QX60 top complaint area
- ENGINE
- FORD F 150 top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN