Half of all complaints arrive by 4 years of age, so 52.9% land after the 4-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Power Train, with 6 complaints, typically at 4.2 years.
Infiniti Q70 years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | yes | |
| 2015 | 9 | 7 | yes |
Does the market discount it? In our listings a 2015 Q70 asks a median $14,723, against $14,665 for a 2016, the next model year: about the same, so the price shows no discount for its complaint record.
Among the 2 Infiniti Q70 years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 2015, 2016; the three worth hunting are 2016, 2015.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 29.4% | covered | |
| 2 years | 47.1% | covered | |
| 4 years | 52.9% | you pay | |
| 5 years | 58.8% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 76.5% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 88.2% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 94.1% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 4 years / 50,000 miles. Only 47.1% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 52.9% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (6 years / 70,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 53% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
On the Infiniti Q70, the early trouble is Visibility/wiper and Vehicle Speed Control — reported at around 2.7 years, so a car still under warranty is the one to check for it. What waits further out is Power Train at 4.2 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4.2 yrs | — | — | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2.7 yrs | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Engine | 3 yrs | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 4.3 yrs | — | — | |
| Steering | 2 yrs | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System | 7 yrs | — | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the Q70's vehicle class.
| Same class as the Q70 | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 161 | 1983–2026 | |
| Honda Accord | 415 | 1981–2026 | |
| Dodge Challenger | 77 | 1981–2026 | |
| Toyota Prius | 109 | 2001–2026 | |
| Hyundai Elantra | 117 | 1992–2026 | |
| Nissan Altima | 148 | 1993–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Infiniti Q70 reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 1.13 against 3.73 for the average car.
When do Q70 problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 4 years of age. The most reported system is Power Train, typically at 4.2 years, followed by Visibility/wiper.
Will the warranty cover Q70 problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 4 years / 50,000 miles, and only 47.1% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 53% of the complaints here.
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