Is the 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID reliable?

The 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID has 52 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (19 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (9 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (6 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID?

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Contact any Infiniti dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID?

The 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID gets 26 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1846. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID is approximately $1,954/year (suv-luxury 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.

2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 52. The most common issue is transmission problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: my car just shutoff engine middle of highway..i took it to dealer they couldn't find out what's problems,they hold my car 2weeks finally they found it. it was hybrid alternator.. and july 18/2014 my car start flutter when back to dealer they still hold my car for replace the transmission. i feel t. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.

3 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

19 complaints

37%

• MY CAR JUST SHUTOFF ENGINE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY..I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT'S PROBLEMS,THEY HOLD MY CAR 2WEEKS FINALLY THEY FOUND IT. IT WAS HYBRID ALTERNATOR.. AND JULY 18/2014 MY CAR START FLUTTER WHEN BACK TO DEALER THEY STILL HOLD MY CAR FOR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I FEEL T
• SEPARATE BUT RELATED ISSUES: 1) CRASH- CAR WAS PARKED AT A GAS STATION WITH NOBODY INSIDE; AFTER A MINUTE OR TWO IT REVERSED, TURNED, CAME TO A STOP, THEN MOVED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. HAVE GAS STATION SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FOOTAGE TO SHOW. HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS "HAUNTED." PERHAPS RELATED TO
• VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN PARKED IN INCLINED POSITION. REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM "PARK" ON A INCLINED ROAD IT IS MOVING FREELY. WE HAVE PARKED ON A INCLINED ROAD AND AS SOON AS I REMOVE IT FROM PARK TO REVERSE IT WENT FORWARD FREELY. I HAVE TO HIT THE GAS FULL, IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“MY CAR JUST SHUTOFF ENGINE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY..I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT'S PROBLEMS,THEY HOLD MY CAR 2WEEKS FINALLY THEY FOUND IT. IT WAS HYBRID ALTERNATOR.. AND JULY 18/2014 MY CAR START FLUTTER WHEN BACK TO DEALER THEY STILL HOLD MY CAR FOR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I FEEL T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID

Based on 40 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 41K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

Later than typicalmedian 42K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

High-mileage issuemedian 81K mi · 5 reports

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.

Recalls (4)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE04/10/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R21B4 and R21B5.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,847

Per month

$154

Per mile

15.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,920/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/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 2014 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID

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

$1,954

Full coverage / month

$163

Liability only / year

$688

vs US avg

+17%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1954

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 2014 QX60 HYBRID, 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

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: MY CAR JUST SHUTOFF ENGINE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY..I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT'S PROBLEMS,THEY HOLD MY CAR 2WEEKS FINALLY THEY FOUND IT. IT WAS HYBRID ALTERNATOR.. AND JULY 18/2014 MY CAR START FLUTTER WHEN BACK TO DEALER THEY STILL HOLD MY CAR FOR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I FEEL T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AND THE PROBLEMS STARTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. WE HAVE EXTENSIVE PAPERWORK OVER THE COURSE OF 4 YEARS THAT CONFIRMS THE NUMEROUS TIMES WE'VE UNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTED TO GET INFINITI TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS. AT ONE POINT, INFINITI SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEM BY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: MY CAR JUST SHUTOFF ENGINE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY..I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT WHAT'S PROBLEMS,THEY HOLD MY CAR 2WEEKS FINALLY THEY FOUND IT. IT WAS HYBRID ALTERNATOR.. AND JULY 18/2014 MY CAR START FLUTTER WHEN BACK TO DEALER THEY STILL HOLD MY CAR FOR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. I FEEL T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: PURCHASED NEW 2014 QX60 HYBRID EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE, INCLUDING INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST WITH FORWARD COLLISION WARNING, AND DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST. INITIALLY THE ONLY ISSUE WAS THE VEHICLE HESITATING WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A BREAK-IN PERIO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)