2014 Infiniti QX60: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

Launch year of the QX60 badge and the worst to buy: the Xtronic CVT shows widespread shudder, slipping and outright failure, plus a Takata airbag recall. Luxurious but a real reliability and repair-cost risk. 3 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2014 Infiniti QX60 listed at $42,100 base MSRP (Base trim, before options and destination).

3/10

Troubled track record

Sources (6)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=infiniti&model=qx60…
repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/infiniti/qx60
markreganauto.comhttps://markreganauto.com/infiniti-qx60-years-to-avoid/
motorbiscuit.comhttps://www.motorbiscuit.com/2022-infiniti-qx60-review-classy-three-row-suv-m…
thedrive.comhttps://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2023-infiniti-qx60-review-specs-price-op…
infinitiofakron.comhttps://www.infinitiofakron.com/blog/infiniti-qx60-review-pros-cons-reliability

Known issues

Xtronic CVT shudder and judder under low-speed acceleration progressing to slipping, hesitation, stalling and in many cases complete transmission failure requiring replacement - the dominant complaint of these launch years, linked to the original valve-body design (revised from 2015).

widespread · 98 NHTSA complaints · typically 30k–90k miles · transmission
Takata front airbag inflator recall - the inflator can rupture and spray metal fragments; confirm the free recall repair was completed.

commonly reported · 30 NHTSA complaints · other
Engine complaints including stalling and idle/throttle-response problems reported alongside the transmission faults.

occasional · 21 NHTSA complaints · engine

Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.

Sources (2)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=infiniti&model=qx60…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=infiniti&model=qx60…

Recalls & safety

Recall history hasn't been loaded for this model year yet.

Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.

Pros & cons

Pros

Genuine luxury cabin with soft-touch materials and a quiet, comfortable ride for the class.
Smooth 3.5L V6 with adequate power and top crash-test scores.
Standard three rows with an adult-accessible second and third row and easy family practicality.
Strong used-market value once the early CVT years are avoided.

Cons

Premium-leaning running costs: above-average insurance and luxury-brand service.
Numb, heavy steering and soft handling make it feel large and clumsy in corners.
The Xtronic CVT is the generation’s weak point - shudder and failures concentrated in 2014-2015, improving later but still fluid-service sensitive.
Takata airbag recalls affect early model years - verify the recall was completed.

Trims & original pricing

Trim	Original base MSRP	New today	Engine	MPG
Base	$42,100	discontinued	—	—

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Sources (1)

iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2014-infiniti-qx60-price

Depreciation

2014 model from new typical floor (assumed, past curve data)

Move your cursor along the line to see the estimated value for any year.

Curve anchored at base MSRP, before options and destination charges.

The curve's data ends 10 years in, so the line levels off after that. Treat the tail as a floor, not a forecast: asking prices for older cars depend mostly on condition, mileage, and the current market, and often sit well above it.

Sources (1)

iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/infiniti-qx60/resale-value

Cost to own

Repairs (rises with mileage)	≈ $600–650/yr
Expected lifespan	~250k miles

National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.

Sources (2)

repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/infiniti/qx60
insurance.comhttps://www.insurance.com/vehicles/infiniti-insurance/infiniti-qx60-car-insur…

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2014 Infiniti QX60 have?

Documented issue patterns include: Xtronic CVT shudder and judder under low-speed acceleration progressing to slipping, hesitation, stalling and in many cases complete transmission failure requiring replacement - the dominant complaint of these launch years, linked to the original valve-body design (revised from 2015); Takata front airbag inflator recall - the inflator can rupture and spray metal fragments; confirm the free recall repair was completed; Engine complaints including stalling and idle/throttle-response problems reported alongside the transmission faults. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX60 reliable?

How much did the 2014 Infiniti QX60 cost new?

$42,100 base MSRP for the Base, before options and destination charges.

Is the Infiniti QX60 expensive to maintain?

Estimated repairs run roughly $600–650/year as mileage climbs.

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Estimates are based on public data: patterns, not guarantees. CarVitals is not affiliated with NHTSA, CarMax, AutoTrader, or Cars.com. Issue frequencies come from public NHTSA complaint data, which has no denominator, so they describe reporting patterns, not failure probabilities. Always have a used car inspected before buying. How we build these reports.