Reliability
Infiniti

Q70 (2001)

2001 · Midsize Sedan · 2 engines
77 NHTSA Complaints
3 Recalls
3 Fire Reports
7 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
I30I35
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Reliability Score

8.9 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar midsize sedans

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

Owners filed 14 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 40.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall14 complaints against about 40 for similar vehicles
8.9
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
63 complaints 63.0 per year Gasoline
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

suspension
19
body
10
electrical
9
brakes
8
safety systems
8

Infiniti Q70 Unidentified Engine

14 complaints 14.0 per year
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

other
6
suspension
4
steering
2
wheels tires
1
body
1

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.

Suspension: 23 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 11 owner complaints
Electrical System: 10 owner complaints
Steering: 6 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2001 Infiniti Q70

On a used 2001 Infiniti Q70, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the suspension (23), the body and structure (11) and the electrical system (10). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2001 Infiniti Q70 about the suspension.
  2. Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2001 Infiniti Q70 about the body and structure.
  3. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2001 Infiniti Q70 about the electrical system.
  4. Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2001 Infiniti Q70 about the steering.
  5. Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2001 Infiniti Q70 about the wheels and tires.
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Recalls (3)

20V008000Jan 9, 2020critical
Air Bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

15V287000May 15, 2015critical
Air Bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

02V146000May 30, 2002serious
Suspension

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2001-2001 Infiniti Q70 complaints?

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 Infiniti Q70. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the body and trim and the electrical system.

Is the 2001-2001 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 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001-2001 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 2001-2001 Infiniti Q70 have?

NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on file for the 2001-2001 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 2001-2001 Infiniti Q70?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2001-2001 Infiniti Q70 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

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 suspension, the body and trim and the electrical 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 2001 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. 77 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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