2018 Infiniti Q60
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Infiniti Q60 has 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 14. The most common issue is steering problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: my car is brand new and was purchased on 12/26/2017. 12/27: after a 3+hour drive w/ 350~ miles on the car at this point, an indicator light with a steering wheel and exclamation point lit up the dash and the steering wheel locked up and became extremely hard to turn. i pulled over turned my car off . There is 1 recall issued for this model year.
33
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
STEERING
7 complaints- • MY CAR IS BRAND NEW AND WAS PURCHASED ON 12/26/2017. 12/27: AFTER A 3+HOUR DRIVE W/ 350~ MILES ON THE CAR AT THIS POINT, AN INDICATOR LIGHT WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIT UP THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. I PULLED OVER TURNED MY CAR OFF
- • I LEASED AN INFINITI Q60 ON DECEMBER 9, 2017. ON DECEMBER 15, AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE STEERING WAS FINE. I DROVE THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO
- • I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY SAW SOMETHING ON MY LANE SO I TRY TO AVOID IT BY CHANGING LANE BUT MY WHEELS LOCKED AND POWER STEERING SIGN CAME ON SO I ENDED UP DRIVING OVER AN OBJECT. I FORCED MY WHEEL TO THE EMERGENCY LANE SAFELY AFTER VEHICLES ZOOMING BY ME ON BOTH LANES AND TO A COMPLETE STOP. SHU
“MY CAR IS BRAND NEW AND WAS PURCHASED ON 12/26/2017. 12/27: AFTER A 3+HOUR DRIVE W/ 350~ MILES ON THE CAR AT THIS POINT, AN INDICATOR LIGHT WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIT UP THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. I PULLED OVER TURNED MY CAR OFF ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2018 Infiniti Q60
Based on 15 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 2K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
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. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Infiniti Q60
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Infiniti Q60
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2018 Q60, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 33 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: MY CAR IS BRAND NEW AND WAS PURCHASED ON 12/26/2017. 12/27: AFTER A 3+HOUR DRIVE W/ 350~ MILES ON THE CAR AT THIS POINT, AN INDICATOR LIGHT WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIT UP THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. I PULLED OVER TURNED MY CAR OFF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: THIS IS MY SECOND 2018 INFINITI Q60 WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AND STAYING ON THE DASHBOARD TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIME ALL THEY DO IS RESET THE COMPUTER AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES OFF THE DASHBOARD SEE ALSO VOQ 11151812 *BES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: CO LEVELS (EXHAUST FUMES) BEING DETECTED INSIDE THE CABIN WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE. CO LEVEL INCREASE DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO ACCELERATION (WIDE OPEN THROTTLE). CO LEVELS RECORDED AS HIGH AS 19PPM WITH AC ON, WINDOWS CLOSED, AND RECIRCULATE ON WITHIN 1/2 HOUR. DIRECT CORRELATION OBSERVED VIA CO DETECTO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: MY CAR IS BRAND NEW AND WAS PURCHASED ON 12/26/2017. 12/27: AFTER A 3+HOUR DRIVE W/ 350~ MILES ON THE CAR AT THIS POINT, AN INDICATOR LIGHT WITH A STEERING WHEEL AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIT UP THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. I PULLED OVER TURNED MY CAR OFF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti Q60 — Year Comparison
How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 14
Check a Specific VIN
See recalls for YOUR 2018 Infiniti Q60