SUV · Hybrid
Infiniti QX60 2013–2021 (1st gen)

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- Price
- $42,400–$58,000
- MPG
- 26
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average reliability
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A quiet, plush three-row family cruiser with top crash scores, but the CVT-driven powertrain draws complaints and its luxury badge means quick depreciation.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 5 of its 8 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -5 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 52% of cars we track.
16.6 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 17% of other SUVs we track.
Three-row seven-seater with sliding second row and decent cargo (16.6 up to 75.1 cu ft folded). Third row is usable for kids but tight for adults, typical for the midsize class.
The QX60 is a comfort-oriented family SUV with a 265hp V6 paired to a CVT, prioritizing smoothness over engagement. Soft handling and numb steering make it uninspiring for enthusiasts.
1st-gen (2013-2021) tech is dated by modern standards, with basic infotainment and limited driver aids on early models. Later updates added some features but it trails segment leaders.
Comfort is a QX60 strength: quiet cabin, plush seats and a supple ride tuned for family cruising. Its luxury-brand positioning shows in refinement over the mainstream Nissan Pathfinder sibling.
Luxury brands like Infiniti tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 3,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
13 recalls · 7 common complaint areas across 2015–2020
- Powertrain — 25 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm; suspension: rear: axle: spindle (2020)
- Unknown or other — 14 complaints (2015)
2021
No recorded issues.
2020
- RecallSteering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm; suspension: rear: axle: spindle21V402000
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.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
While traveling at 75 mph(speed limit) on the interstate, the vehicle's CVT transmission suffered a catastrophic failure and suddenly lost all power/acceleration, dropping into a low-gear limp mode. No engine light appeared until after we parked. This caused an immediate and dangerous drop in speed
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving at approximately 40 mph in clear weather on a familiar straight asphalt roadway in our community. I suddenly heard a loud blast. I thought it was an explosion near the roadway. I was terrified, so I immediately pulled over into a supermarket parking lot. There was a policeman there, an
2019
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera19V654000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip19V807000
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-60
- Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Cvt transmission failing, started @ 113000 miles, trying to work with Infiniti consumer affairs, they have required me to bring the car into their shop for diag. When i purchased the vehicle 2/26/2022, include with the car was an extended warranty for 6 years unlimited miles. They dated the contrac
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Infinity QX60. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, on February 25, 2022, the mileage was 59,607. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 116,134. The ch
2018
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip19V807000
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-60
- Complaint clusterPowertrain12 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Subject of Complaint: Severe odometer fraud, mileage tampering, and title misrepresentation by the selling dealership: Phenix Motors, LLC ([XXX]), operated by [XXX]. The Discrepancy: The vehicle was sold to me with a falsely represented odometer reading. Subsequent electronic diagnostics and vehicle
- Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
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 h
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving, the vehicle often brakes and accelerates without my control. I've reported this issue before. My brakes are fine, according to the vehicle status.
- Complaint clusterBrakes5 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITY QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL IN REGARDS TO THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE UNKNOWN DEALE
2017
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18V601000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip19V807000
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-60
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; hybrid propulsion system21V774000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
About a year ago, I was driving about 80 mph and the dash lights and radio just died, then within seconds everything came back on. It only happened that one time. The other day, I was on a busy highway headed home when my battery light came on. I just replaced both the alternator and battery less th
- Complaint clusterPowertrain12 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The Infiniti QX 60 with the CVT Transmission has been a safety issue in the model year 2015- 2018. I was driving the vehicle on 3/18/2026 when the transmission stopped and cause my car to stop in traffic almost causing me to be in an accident. The car was tolled to the Infiniti dealership and I was
- Complaint clusterEngine9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The car died suddenly while driving. The battery is only a few months old. Prior to dying a few warning lamps suddenly came on but there was no prior warning. The engine did not overheat, there was no smoke, or check engine light until the car suddenly died. I have been advised that I need a new en
- Complaint clusterCruise control6 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT AND DRIVER'S DESIRED SPEED. ON A CITY STREET AT APPROX 7PM I WAS INCREASING SPEED AFTER SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, I SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE, I FELT A JOLT & VEHICLE SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED. NOT KNOWING WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING I
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue I experienced with my Infiniti QX60, which I believe warrants immediate investigation and action. On 3/15/25, during a family trip for spring break, I was driving my 2017 Infiniti QX60 at approximately 75 mph on the highway when the sunr
2016
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification16V244000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; hybrid propulsion system21V774000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a
- Complaint clusterAirbags11 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Component: Air Bags / Occupant Classification System (OCS) Problem Description: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in my 2016 Infiniti QX60 is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag indicator light flickers on and off even when the passenger seat is empty. When an adult passenger is seated prop
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving down a clear road on a beautiful day, the sunroof in my QX60 randomly exploded, outwardly. It sounded like a gunshot hit the car. Glass went everywhere, hit oncoming traffic, the windshield, and hood of car. We immediately pulled over and noticed the sunroof was expanding outwardly tow
2015
- RecallBrakes15V012000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the fron
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: sensor: occupant classification15V681000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification16V244000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm): software; hybrid propulsion system21V774000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a
- Complaint clusterPowertrain25 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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 re
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other14 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The contact owned a 2015 Infinity QX60. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light, black smoke was emitting from under both front seats, and entered the interior of the cab. The contact's wife returned to the work parking lot, however, the black smoke and flames were exce
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When driving my car when I am at a certain speed whether 60 or above on the highway, when I start to decelerate the car starts to shake. It is often as I drive daily. The FCW is constantly coming on saying manufacturer failure check manual. Also since I cannot update my maps as the disc is no long
- Complaint clusterAirbags12 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
supplemental air bag warning light is on. also the passenger airbag light is on.
- Complaint clusterEngine10 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
transmission slip and jerk and it's hard to accelerate
Cost to own$25,600 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$42,400–$58,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,600/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
28
Combined MPG
26
Horsepower
265 hp
Doors
4
Length
196.5 in
Width
77.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Curb weight
4,517 lb
Cargo volume
16.6 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
75.1 cu ft
Towing capacity
3,500 lbs
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