2014 Infiniti QX70
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Infiniti QX70 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 infinti qx70. the contact stated that the fog lamp lenses shuddered. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the failure was caused by road debris. the technician mentioned that the light assembly needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was ma.
5
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINTI QX70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LAMP LENSES SHUDDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINTI QX70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LAMP LENSES SHUDDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
1 complaints- • I EXPERIENCED A CATACLYSMIC FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AT 143PM, NORTHBOUND I5, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE DRIVER CURTAIN AIRBAG AND SEAT MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THERE WAS N
“I EXPERIENCED A CATACLYSMIC FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AT 143PM, NORTHBOUND I5, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE DRIVER CURTAIN AIRBAG AND SEAT MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THERE WAS N”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • THERE IS A RAIN-DETECTING AUTO WIPER FUNCTION SETTING WITH THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE AUTO SETTING, THE WIPERS WILL FIRE RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS NO MOISTURE WHATSOEVER. THIS CAN HAPPEN IN HOT OR COLD WEATHER AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. WHILE I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLE
“THERE IS A RAIN-DETECTING AUTO WIPER FUNCTION SETTING WITH THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE AUTO SETTING, THE WIPERS WILL FIRE RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS NO MOISTURE WHATSOEVER. THIS CAN HAPPEN IN HOT OR COLD WEATHER AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. WHILE I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SMELLS FUEL ONCE IN A WEEK WHEN I CONTACTED THE COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WHEN I MADE MY SEARCH I FOUND THOSE RECALLS RECALL I'D 227693
“INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SMELLS FUEL ONCE IN A WEEK WHEN I CONTACTED THE COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WHEN I MADE MY SEARCH I FOUND THOSE RECALLS RECALL I'D 227693”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
1 complaints- • The car seats show that they have the anchors in the back seat for a child’s car seat. We do not have any anchors for our back seat. At all. But do have the indicators that we do have them on the seats.
“The car seats show that they have the anchors in the back seat for a child’s car seat. We do not have any anchors for our back seat. At all. But do have the indicators that we do have them on the seats.”
— 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 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINTI QX70. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LAMP LENSES SHUDDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD DEBRIS. THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: I EXPERIENCED A CATACLYSMIC FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AT 143PM, NORTHBOUND I5, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE DRIVER CURTAIN AIRBAG AND SEAT MOUNTED SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH IN THE CARPOOL LANE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THERE WAS N
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: THERE IS A RAIN-DETECTING AUTO WIPER FUNCTION SETTING WITH THIS CAR. WHEN USING THE AUTO SETTING, THE WIPERS WILL FIRE RANDOMLY WHEN THERE IS NO MOISTURE WHATSOEVER. THIS CAN HAPPEN IN HOT OR COLD WEATHER AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. WHILE I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE SMELLS FUEL ONCE IN A WEEK WHEN I CONTACTED THE COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WHEN I MADE MY SEARCH I FOUND THOSE RECALLS RECALL I'D 227693
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti QX70 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 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
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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