QX70 (S51)
Data covers 5 NHTSA model names
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti QX70, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70
On a used 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (16), the airbags and driver-assist systems (15) and the transmission and drivetrain (12). 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.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 about the fuel system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 about the engine.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 complaints?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission.
Is the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 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 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 have?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 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 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70 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 QX70?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission, 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 QX70 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2009-2017 Infiniti QX70. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 96 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.