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Infiniti

Q70 (2000)

2000 · Midsize Sedan · 2 engines
Reliability score 9.1/10
48 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
5 Crash Reports
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Reliability Score

9.1 / 10

Reliability score

Very few owner complaints against similar midsize sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 12 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 41.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.1 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall12 complaints against about 41 for similar vehicles
9.1
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

VQ30

3.0L 6-cyl
33 complaints 33.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
11
engine
7
cooling
6
brakes
6
transmission
4

Same engine used in

NISSAN Maxima (2000-2003)NISSAN Maxima (2004-2008)NISSAN Maxima (2009-2014)

Infiniti Q70 Unidentified Engine

15 complaints 15.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
4
engine
2
body
2
cooling
2
exterior
2

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti Q70, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 11 owner complaints
Engine: 9 owner complaints
Cooling System: 8 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 5 owner complaints

All Generations

2000200020012001200220022003200320042004Y502006-2010Y512011-2019

Alternatives in Midsize Sedan

Lexus
ES
2013-2018
9.8/10
3 engines / 209 complaints
Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
2000-2002
9.7/10
4 engines / 35 complaints
Mitsubishi
Galant
2004-2012
9.7/10
3 engines / 178 complaints
Lexus
ES
2019-2025
9.6/10
4 engines / 135 complaints
Lexus
GS
2012-2020
9.6/10
5 engines / 99 complaints
Mitsubishi
Galant
2002
9.5/10
2 engines / 134 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70 complaints?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the cooling system.

Is the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70 have?

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000-2000 Infiniti Q70.

What should I check before buying a used Infiniti Q70?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Q70 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Infiniti Q70. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 48 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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