Owners filed 199 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the power train. It has been recalled 7 times.
When it fails
06200062,000 milesMedian miles at failure
112 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.
What fails
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Power Train
80
0
0
1
Engine
23
0
0
0
Air Bags
22
0
0
0
Unknown or Other
14
1
0
0
Service Brakes
11
0
0
0
Electrical System
8
0
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control
7
0
0
0
Structure › Body
7
0
0
0
Wheels
3
0
0
0
Seat Belts
3
0
0
0
7 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification16V244000
Filed Apr 26, 20163,296,947 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. 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 Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy. Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification15V681000
Filed Oct 20, 2015919 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. 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 classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments15V033000
Filed Jan 26, 2015170,665 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Risk. If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Service Brakes15V012000
Filed Jan 14, 2015893 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. 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 front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
Risk. The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs14V229000
Filed May 2, 2014334 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Pathfinder and Rogue vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.
Risk. If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel separation, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten any loose lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical System › Software14V138000
Filed Mar 25, 2014989,701 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical System › Software13V445000
Filed Oct 17, 2013151,695 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Risk. The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Steering
Filed Sep 8, 2026WI
Vehicle power steering and "PS" light, check engine light, and master warning light came on. Got it to Auto Zone for diagnostic tag and report says power steering needs to be replaced. There is a build up and the liquid is not going where it should, it is backing up and over flowing. Suggested to take the vehicle to the dealer there may be a recall because he's seen approximately 20 vehicles same issue.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 22, 2026TN
Passenger airbag light is on the airbag is not working
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 12, 2026MS
Car started winding while driving and jerking for no reason.
Suspension
Filed Apr 5, 2026NJ
While driving in slow, heavy highway traffic, the vehicle suffered a structural failure of the rear crossmember / rear subframe due to severe rust. This is a safety-critical structural component and part of the rear suspension mounting system. When braking, the vehicle swerved hard to the right and crossed into the shoulder. Fortunately, the vehicle was already in the right lane, which likely prevented a more serious incident. The failure created a serious risk of loss of control and crash. After the incident, I took it straight to a mechanic on the way and the condition was identified as a broken rear crossmember caused by advanced corrosion. The failed component is available for inspection.
Electrical System
Filed Feb 22, 2026TX
I had just gotten a safety inspection 15 days prior to this event to renew my registration. The car had been driving perfectly. Me and my wife had drove to my daughter’s school to pick her up. The school is about 10 minutes away from our home. Once we left the school we got about 3 minutes down the road and started smelling a strong electrical/plastic burning smell. Suddenly the car stalled and shut off. Then it cranked back up. Then it shut off. It did that several times. Smoke started pouring out from under the hood. I was barely able to get the car off the road and into a parking lot before it completely died and stopped cranking and stalling. I immediately got my family out of the car and had them run to safety. There was several other family’s with their children who had also just been picked up all around us. So I ran to car and popped the hood. There was so much electrical smoke coming out from driver side area. It appeared to be coming from the hybrid high voltage system under the ECM. I quickly disconnected the negative terminal on the 12v battery to shut down the electrical systems on the car. I have called Infiniti and I am dropping car off tomorrow to have a full inspection done to find out what happened. I am reaching out to you because I know that there is documented reports of this exact thing happening to other cars and that there was a recall R21B4 that they did a software update for. I believe that that update did not work to prevent this catastrophic event
Air Bags
Filed Jan 6, 2026MI
LaFontaine Import Novi, Inc. DBA LaFontaine Novi, a franchised Infiniti entity with actual knowledge of these recalls (16V-244; 15V-033; 13V-445), failed to disclose or remediate these "Risk of Crash" and "Risk of Injury" defects before selling me a 2014 Infiniti QX60 on Nov 5, 2025. The dealer provided a "Pre-delivery inspection" record on November 4, 2025 to CARFAX, but delivered the vehicle with these open recalls and multiple "Red Alert" mechanical leaks in the engine, transmission, and fuel systems. Only 588 miles after delivery, on Dec 26, 2025, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic cooling system failure (the radiator and transmission cooler) which demonstrated that the vehicle was not safe or roadworthy. The Service Manager admitted on January 6, 2026, that the radiator was defective and needed full replacement, which confirms the vehicle was sold with a pre-existing systemic failure
Power Train
Filed Oct 21, 2025FL
My vehicle is having issues with the CVT transmission timing chain, I was just aware, there was a recall in the past but my infiniti dealership said it's expired.And they won't help replace it. I'm getting Judder while driving.
Power Train
Filed Sep 17, 2025122,000 milesMI
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate as intended upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R) and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to reverse and drove forward instead. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was included in Infiniti Campaign Number: PC501. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer on the contact's behalf. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the TCM software was updated; however, the failure persisted. The Service Advisor at the dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The regional manager was contacted and informed the contact that the dealer had stated that the service campaign had not been performed, and the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The contact was informed that no assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Engine
Filed Jun 27, 2025TX
Since 4/4/2025 unresolved CVT transmission repair 4 replacement CVT transmission have failed, each time order for the repair they have failed with the same problem or different problems with the CVT transmission, •Despite assurances that the repairs were properly completed, I have experienced the ongoing issues – e.g., The gears jumped •The car wouldn’t accelerate past 20 mph •When placed in park, the transmission felt unstable •A check engine light/code appeared •4 Transmission order and all have failed to fix the problem As of 6/27/2025 the reorder of replacements CVT transmission have failed. This an infiniti problem
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 19, 2025FL
This vehicle started shaking and juttering at a lower speed and made it very difficult to drive. Then I could accelerate and it would not go faster. I took it to a repair shop and they were getting CVT codes for the transmission. I looked online a found that many other people had these same issues as well as a Class Action Lawsuit that was settled a few years ago for 278 million for these problems. I was never informed that this CVT was a problem and could have it replaced from Nissan for no charge. I am not sure why Nissan would allow an unsafe transmission to be installed into a vehicle that would make the car unsafe to drive.
Power Train
Filed Jun 11, 2025FL
I am reporting a serious safety failure involving my 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ), tied to Recall R21B4 / NHTSA 21V-774. Although the recall was marked complete before I bought the car in 2022, the defect — sudden loss of power — occurred again while I was driving at highway speeds. Infiniti is refusing to assist due to age/mileage, despite clear evidence the recall fix was ineffective or incomplete. Diagnostic codes confirm hybrid system failure (P0A08, C1A1A, C1130). I am requesting a full investigation into Infiniti’s handling of this recall and a resolution for my unsafe vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine
Filed Jun 10, 2025MI
The CVT unit is causing hard acceleration and jerking randomly. The CVT unit has a notification a few years ago on this model up to a certain mileage which I believe was 99,000 miles. My vechile just reached 113,000 miles and I am having this problem. It is safety and dangerous issue for me because I have been in traffic making turns when the acceleration seems to not go to gear and I almost caused an accident.
Engine
Filed Mar 15, 2025CA
The car is not engaging when going from 1st to all gears, the car feels very shaky and unstable
Service Brakes
Filed Feb 28, 2025TX
THE MASTERCYLINDER LEAKED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID OUT THRU BAD SEAL. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE LAST THREE TIMES IT WAS DONE BY THE NISSAN TWIN CITY NISSAN DEALER. THIS TIME IT FAILE DWITHIN A YEAR SO IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CAR PUT IN SHOP 02/28/2025 WEDNESDAY. SERVICE REP NISSAN HAS NO IDEA WHY IT HAS FAILED 4 TIMES.
Power Train
Filed Nov 15, 2024TX
The whole vehicle experiences strong vibrations when accelerating to 30 miles per hour and higher. It also gives strong judder or kicks when turning. Hard to control the vehicle at high speeds. No warning light is on. Took the vehicle to a local dealer (Houston Southwest Infiniti) and found that the problem was caused by a defective rear differential coupler.
Suspension
Filed Oct 28, 202499,536 milesNC
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the axle and was lodged inside the wheel well. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a parking lot and then had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear coupler and the front passenger side tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving off the dealer lot the vehicle was hesitating and jerking into gear and was bouncing. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off and observed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact was informed by the dealer that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed from the dealer to the residence. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,536.
Engine
Filed Oct 2, 2024AR
Vehicle has a CVT transmission and it failed around 87,000 miles. Both catalytic converters had to be replaced at this same time. When using assisted cruise control, the vehicle slams on the brake causing all passengers to jolt forward and vehicles behind to have to swerve not to hit me from behind. False automatic braking when passing a large vehicle. Engine constantly having issues and codes causing poor acceleration and jerking at low speeds. MAF sensor has failed twice in 5 months. Overall worst manufactured vehicle and very unsafe for driver and citizens.
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 26, 2024TX
MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED. LOST MY BRAKES. HAD TO PUMP PEDAL TO GET CAR TO STOP. HAD BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON HAD REPAIRED BY DEJEAN AUTOMOTIVE IN PORT ARTHUR. [XXX] COST $447.65 MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AGAIN WHILE ON VACATION. LOST BRAKES AND HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP. YES, HAD BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON. REPAIRED BY NISSAN DEALER IN TEXARKANA, TEXAS. PETE MANKINS. MILEAGE 114905, DATE [XXX]. COST $992.11 MY MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED AGAIN. LOST BRAKES I WAS IN TOWN WAS ABLE TO STOP CAR BY PUMPING BRAKES, YES BRAKE LIGHT CAM ON WHEN ALL FLUID DRAINED OUT. TOOK TO NISSAN DEALER TWIN CITY NISSAN PORT ARTHUR, TX. SAME PART BAD AGAIN CHANGED OUT WITH NEW OEM PART AGAIN. DATE [XXX] COST $797.92 EACH TIME WE HAD REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED AUTOMOTIVE SHOPS. NISSAN DEALERS WOULD NOT COVER AS WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T DO THE WORK. EACH TIME MY FAMILY WAS WITH ME AND WE WHERE PUT AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 26, 2024TX
THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED WHILE ON VACATION IN ARKANSAS. TOOK TO NISSAN DEALER PETE MANKINS AND THEY REPLACE ENTIRE MASTER CYLINDER. MILEAGE 114,905 MILES. DATE [XXX]. THIS SECOND TIME SAME PART FAILED. HAD FAMILY WITH ME WE WHERE ABLE TO STOP BY PUMPING BRAKES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Service Brakes
Filed Sep 26, 2024TX
WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN LOST BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHTS CAM ON. WAS ABLE TO STOP BU PUMPING THE BRAKES. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE MASTER CYLINDER. TOOK TO LOCALNISSAN DEALER TWIN CITY NISSAN PORT ARTHUR. THEY SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. THIS IS THE THIRD ONE TO GO BAD. THEY REPAIRED ON 09/25/2024 WITH 121,178 MILES. THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY FROM THE TEXARKANA DEALER AS THEY DIDNT DO THE WORK. HAD TO PAY AGIN.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Apr 26, 2016. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.