Is the 2018 Infiniti QX60 reliable?

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 has 56 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Infiniti QX60?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (12 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (9 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (8 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Infiniti QX60?

Yes, there are 1 recall(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. Contact any Infiniti dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Infiniti QX60?

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2018 Infiniti QX60?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Infiniti QX60 is approximately $2,124/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.

2018 Infiniti QX60

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Infiniti QX60 has 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 47. The most common issue is transmission problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2018 infiniti qx60. the contact stated that he drove and parked the vehicle in his home garage. later on, the contact went into the garage and found that the vehicle had rolled backwards. the vehicle was up against the inside of the garage door. there were no warning indicator. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

3 crash reports 15 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

12 complaints

21%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS HOME GARAGE. LATER ON, THE CONTACT WENT INTO THE GARAGE AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS UP AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR
• THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHUTTERING IN THE 20-25 MPH RANGE ON 8/16/19. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE THE NEXT DAY AND THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL VALVE ON 8/23. THE SHUTTERING RETURNED ON 9/1 AND NOW OCCURS BETWEEN 20 TO 60 MPH. THIS ISSUE OCCURS DURING HIGHWAY OR STREET DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS 3
• II BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2019 WITH 16K ON IT THEY REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE, WITH 73K ON IT I HAD TO REPLACE SAME TRANSFER CASE AGAIN, NOW WITH 93K ITS HAS LEAKED AGAIN. THIS IS A EXPENSIVE VENTURE AS 4 OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS ARE SUFFERING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS HOME GARAGE. LATER ON, THE CONTACT WENT INTO THE GARAGE AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS UP AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Infiniti QX60

Based on 24 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 50K 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+

ENGINE

High-mileage issuemedian 101K 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 (1)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP08/11/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Infiniti QX60

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,847/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 2018 Infiniti QX60

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

$2,124

Full coverage / month

$177

Liability only / year

$688

vs US avg

+27%

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 age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$2124

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 2018 QX60, 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

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 56 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS HOME GARAGE. LATER ON, THE CONTACT WENT INTO THE GARAGE AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS UP AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THIS PROBLEMATIC INFINITI QX60 HAD FAILED ONCE AGAIN WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. IT'S JUST DEAD AND THE ENGINE REFUSED TO START. I HAD TO CALL THE TOW TRUCK TO DROP OFF AT THE KINGS INFINITI AUTO SHOP FOR REPAIR. FIRST, IT WAS A HUGE INCONVENIENCE THAT THEY COULDN'T TAKE A LOOK AT THE VEHIC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I PREVIOUSLY LEASED THE QX50 AND HAD NO ISSUES WITH THAT VEHICLE. WE TRADED IT IN FOR MORE ROOM AND UPGRADED TO THE QX60. BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING INTERMITTENTLY 6 MONTHS AFTER LEASING (LEASED BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2018) AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WE LEASED IT FROM. THE SQUEAL OCCURS WHEN DRIVING IN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILED (INCLUDING ABS SENSORS). BREAKS WOULD NOT FUNCTION (COULD NOT DEPRESS BREAKS). WIFE AND 6 YO SON IN CAR WERE LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN KILLED AS CAR ROLLED ONTO BUSY ROAD. TOLD BY DEALER THAT ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)