2015 Infiniti QX70
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Infiniti QX70 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 9. The most common issue is brakes problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: when sitting with the vehicle stopped, such as at a traffic light, the brake pedal fades and the pedal almost goes all the way to the floor.. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
9
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 7)
BRAKES
3 complaints- • WHEN SITTING WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SUCH AS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FADES AND THE PEDAL ALMOST GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.
- • I was backing out of the garage intending to stop on the driveway and inspect tires in the sunlight. The brakes had no effect and the car proceeded across the street and up the neighbor's driveway and finally stopped just short of their garage door. All this time I was applying the brake repeatedl
- • Brake fluid began leaking onto the ABS actuator circuit board and created an electrical fire. This melted the engine harness and the connector to the abs module. This was confirmed by dealership technicians at Sewell Infiniti - Dallas. Dealership informed me they could not fix the vehicle because
“WHEN SITTING WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SUCH AS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FADES AND THE PEDAL ALMOST GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (1)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2015 Infiniti QX70
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Infiniti QX70
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2015 QX70, 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
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: WHEN SITTING WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, SUCH AS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL FADES AND THE PEDAL ALMOST GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: IN A WEEK OLD QX-70 WITH ONLY 448 TOTAL MILES, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, I LEANED FORWARD SLIGHTLY AND LEFT SIDE (FLOOR ANCHOR SIDE) OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT FAILED BY THE HIP WEBBING SEPARATING FROM THE FLOOR ATTACHMENT POINT. THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT SIDE ATTACHMENT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: THE VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY EXHIBITS A SHUDDER (VIBRATION, TREMOR) WHEN (1) THE VEHICLE IS WARMED (DRIVEN AT LEAST 10 MILES FROM COLD START), (2) MOVING AT A SPEED ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AND (3) THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. USUALLY, BUT NOT CONSISTENTLY, THE SHUDDER IMMEDIATELY DISSIPATES WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐LIGHTING: THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS UNDER THE DASH REMAIN ON WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. DURING NIGHT TIME DRIVING THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING TO ATTENTIVE SAFE DRIVING. ACCORDING TO INFINITI, THIS WAS ENGINEERIED TO REMAIN ON AND THERE IS NO WAY TO TURN THE LIGHT OFF. THE CHANGE TO THE LIGHTING WAS DONE ON MODEL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti QX70 — Year Comparison
How does 2015 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
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 9
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