2018 Infiniti QX30
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 has 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: purchased the car brand new two months ago. discovered the left hatch harness cover is crushed. was told by infiniti regional manager everything electrical is run thorough that harness and every time the hatch is opened and closed the wiring is getting pinched. already have had the car to the dealer.
42
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
9 complaints- • PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW TWO MONTHS AGO. DISCOVERED THE LEFT HATCH HARNESS COVER IS CRUSHED. WAS TOLD BY INFINITI REGIONAL MANAGER EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IS RUN THOROUGH THAT HARNESS AND EVERY TIME THE HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE WIRING IS GETTING PINCHED. ALREADY HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALER
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN BLACKED OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE EVEN AFFECTED THE BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE SCREEN BLACKED OUT AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE
- • WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF THE RADIO IS STAYING ON AND IF I DON'T CRANK IT EVERY 6-8 HOURS THE BATTERY GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND I HAVE TO RECHARGE IT
“PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW TWO MONTHS AGO. DISCOVERED THE LEFT HATCH HARNESS COVER IS CRUSHED. WAS TOLD BY INFINITI REGIONAL MANAGER EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IS RUN THOROUGH THAT HARNESS AND EVERY TIME THE HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE WIRING IS GETTING PINCHED. ALREADY HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALER”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
5 complaints- • WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF THE RADIO IS STAYING ON AND IF I DON'T CRANK IT EVERY 6-8 HOURS THE BATTERY GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND I HAVE TO RECHARGE IT
- • I am writing to express my concerns regarding a malfunction in my vehicle, specifically related to the airbags and the steering angle sensor or possibly the steering wheel itself. Over the past year, I have noticed a significant change in my vehicle's performance. Initially, I began hearing a cons
- • I am reporting a serious manufacturer defect in my 2018 Infiniti QX30. The headliner has detached and is sagging, obstructing rear window visibility and presenting a potential distraction while driving. This impairment significantly reduces rear visibility and has created an ongoing safety risk, e
“WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF THE RADIO IS STAYING ON AND IF I DON'T CRANK IT EVERY 6-8 HOURS THE BATTERY GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND I HAVE TO RECHARGE IT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
5 complaints- • A variety of dashboard lights illuminated including engine light, ABS, emergency brake failure message etc. Vehicle drove as if power steering had failed. When I brought the car in to the Dealer I was told that the vehicle displayed codes for two concerns: 1) air quality sensor and 2) all 4 wheel sp
- • The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 30 MPH. During the failure the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Inoperative - See Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the
- • I have had issues with the vehicle since purchasing it from Carmaxx in June 2021. I noticed the vehicle had extremely low miles and may have been involved in a traffic accident unreported as there is carriage noise and suspension noise as if it is loose. I reported a concern to the manufacturer when
“A variety of dashboard lights illuminated including engine light, ABS, emergency brake failure message etc. Vehicle drove as if power steering had failed. When I brought the car in to the Dealer I was told that the vehicle displayed codes for two concerns: 1) air quality sensor and 2) all 4 wheel sp”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
4 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL FEATURES ON THE STEERING WHEEL FA
- • The vehicle, with low mileage and no accidents, has had a few engine-related issues over the last few months. Recently, I went to turn it on, and many components of the car wouldn't work (no parking, power steering, engine issues, seats won't move, etc.). I live in a very dangerous city, and my car
- • I am writing to express my concerns regarding a malfunction in my vehicle, specifically related to the airbags and the steering angle sensor or possibly the steering wheel itself. Over the past year, I have noticed a significant change in my vehicle's performance. Initially, I began hearing a cons
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL FEATURES ON THE STEERING WHEEL FA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
4 complaints- • My vehicle is never been in an accident, but it is showing SRS malfunction. Nissan dealer took 2500$ to do all the services (Coolant, battery change, etc..) and gave me rejection sticker for state inspection and said I need to get this SRS issue fixed from infiniti dealer. And infiniti dealer says t
- • I am writing to express my concerns regarding a malfunction in my vehicle, specifically related to the airbags and the steering angle sensor or possibly the steering wheel itself. Over the past year, I have noticed a significant change in my vehicle's performance. Initially, I began hearing a cons
- • Car has been having issues related to recall but is not on list.
“My vehicle is never been in an accident, but it is showing SRS malfunction. Nissan dealer took 2500$ to do all the services (Coolant, battery change, etc..) and gave me rejection sticker for state inspection and said I need to get this SRS issue fixed from infiniti dealer. And infiniti dealer says t”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 42 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW TWO MONTHS AGO. DISCOVERED THE LEFT HATCH HARNESS COVER IS CRUSHED. WAS TOLD BY INFINITI REGIONAL MANAGER EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IS RUN THOROUGH THAT HARNESS AND EVERY TIME THE HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE WIRING IS GETTING PINCHED. ALREADY HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF THE RADIO IS STAYING ON AND IF I DON'T CRANK IT EVERY 6-8 HOURS THE BATTERY GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND I HAVE TO RECHARGE IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: A variety of dashboard lights illuminated including engine light, ABS, emergency brake failure message etc. Vehicle drove as if power steering had failed. When I brought the car in to the Dealer I was told that the vehicle displayed codes for two concerns: 1) air quality sensor and 2) all 4 wheel sp
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ADDITIONALLY, SEVERAL FEATURES ON THE STEERING WHEEL FA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti QX30 — 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
- 42
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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