Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 reliable?

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50?

Top problems: OTHER (6 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (5 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (4 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2016 Infiniti QX50?

No recalls have been issued for the 2016 Infiniti QX50.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Infiniti QX50?

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 gets 20 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2400. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2016 Infiniti QX50?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 is approximately $1,463/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2016 Infiniti QX50

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 has 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.6x the segment average of 18. The most common issue is other problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: driving back on the high way from work, and heard loud pop sounds. stopped to check around all my windows and every seem fine until i looked on top, and the sun roof glass was shattered. the glass did not fall into the car and on me luckily.. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 5 crash reports 5 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

6 complaints

21%

• DRIVING BACK ON THE HIGH WAY FROM WORK, AND HEARD LOUD POP SOUNDS. STOPPED TO CHECK AROUND ALL MY WINDOWS AND EVERY SEEM FINE UNTIL I LOOKED ON TOP, AND THE SUN ROOF GLASS WAS SHATTERED. THE GLASS DID NOT FALL INTO THE CAR AND ON ME LUCKILY.
• THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH EITHER THE ACCELERATION, ELECTRICAL OR THROTTLE. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE BREAKS, THE VEHICLE SPEED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED AND WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WITH APPLYING THE BREAKS. IT CRASHED ME AND MY DAUGHTER INTO A BRICK BUILDING AT HIGH SPEED. THE WITNESS S
• The Display / Navigation screen does not always light up. Some time it works when you start the car. Other times it tries for a awhile be fore it starts to work. When it lights up everything from what I can tell works normally. When it does not light up. The AC works by its self, but you can not

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“DRIVING BACK ON THE HIGH WAY FROM WORK, AND HEARD LOUD POP SOUNDS. STOPPED TO CHECK AROUND ALL MY WINDOWS AND EVERY SEEM FINE UNTIL I LOOKED ON TOP, AND THE SUN ROOF GLASS WAS SHATTERED. THE GLASS DID NOT FALL INTO THE CAR AND ON ME LUCKILY.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2016 Infiniti QX50

Based on 10 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 51K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Infiniti QX50

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,401

Per month

$200

Per mile

20.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,001/yr

Based 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 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Infiniti QX50

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,463

Full coverage / month

$122

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-13%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1463

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2016 QX50, 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

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 29 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: DRIVING BACK ON THE HIGH WAY FROM WORK, AND HEARD LOUD POP SOUNDS. STOPPED TO CHECK AROUND ALL MY WINDOWS AND EVERY SEEM FINE UNTIL I LOOKED ON TOP, AND THE SUN ROOF GLASS WAS SHATTERED. THE GLASS DID NOT FALL INTO THE CAR AND ON ME LUCKILY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: FROM A COLD START,DRIVING VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE APPROX.( 1 MILE ) PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, ENGINE IDLE INCREASES MAKING YOU PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS EXCESSIVE BRAKING TO STOP IS A SAFETY ISSUE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL AT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The Display / Navigation screen does not always light up. Some time it works when you start the car. Other times it tries for a awhile be fore it starts to work. When it lights up everything from what I can tell works normally. When it does not light up. The AC works by its self, but you can not
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE - WHEN FILLED IT SHOWS ABOUT 306 MILE RANGE, I.E. ABOUT 15.2 MPG FOR THE 20 GAL TANK. AFTER DRIVING FOR 20-30 MILES IT SHOWS 360 MILE RANGE WHICH IS MORE ACCURATE - WHETHER STATIONERY OR MOVING. THE FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR SHOWS 18.8 MPG IN THIS EXAMPLE. ON THE FREEWAY THE IND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)