2024 Infiniti QX50

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2024 Infiniti QX50 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: the system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. the system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

3 complaints

30%

• The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel
• The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel
• Vehicle screens repeatedly rebooting over a 2 month period. Auto high beams stopped working. Chassis control error on dash occurred. Smoke smell in cabin occurred after dealer returned the vehicle from a repair attempt. Vehicle had to be towed back up . Dealer reporting they can not recreate errors

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

20%

• The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel
• Vehicle screens repeatedly rebooting over a 2 month period. Auto high beams stopped working. Chassis control error on dash occurred. Smoke smell in cabin occurred after dealer returned the vehicle from a repair attempt. Vehicle had to be towed back up . Dealer reporting they can not recreate errors

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

10%

• I was driving from [XXX] to [XXX] on Saturday, March 28th. I started smelling a strong, chemical odor and my eyes started burning and watering, so I pulled off of the highway and found that my back passenger side seat heater had started burning. There was a pillow and a down jacket on the seat th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“I was driving from [XXX] to [XXX] on Saturday, March 28th. I started smelling a strong, chemical odor and my eyes started burning and watering, so I pulled off of the highway and found that my back passenger side seat heater had started burning. There was a pillow and a down jacket on the seat th”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

10%

• Engine bearing failures, sudden loss of power, stalling, or complete engine failure — creating crash risks.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Engine bearing failures, sudden loss of power, stalling, or complete engine failure — creating crash risks.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

10%

• Engine bearing failures, sudden loss of power, stalling, or complete engine failure — creating crash risks.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Engine bearing failures, sudden loss of power, stalling, or complete engine failure — creating crash risks.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The system falsely beeps and displays collision alerts even when no vehicles or objects are present. The system has also initiated braking on the highway with no obstacle present, which is a major safety concern for me and for other drivers. Conversely, when an actual vehicle approached too closel
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: I was driving from [XXX] to [XXX] on Saturday, March 28th. I started smelling a strong, chemical odor and my eyes started burning and watering, so I pulled off of the highway and found that my back passenger side seat heater had started burning. There was a pillow and a down jacket on the seat th
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Engine bearing failures, sudden loss of power, stalling, or complete engine failure — creating crash risks.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)