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Infiniti QX70 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 23 owner complaints on the Infiniti QX70 from 19 production runs; the worst run has 3, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 23 complaints · 19 runs · 2014–2017 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported QX70 run is JN8CS1MU0HM (2017 builds) with 3 complaints, 2.5× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 17% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for QX70 model years 2014–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti QX70 has 19 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 39% of every QX70 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti QX70 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN8CS1MU0HM••••••20173——
JN8CS1MU3EM••••••20142——
JN8CS1MW3FM••••••20152——
JN8CS1MW5EM••••••20141——
JN8CS1MW0EM••••••20141——
JN8CS1MW7EM••••••20141——
5N1AL0MN5FC••••••20151——
JN1BY1AR0FM••••••20151——
JN8CS1MU8FM••••••20151——
JN8CS1MU3FM••••••20151——
JN8CS1MW1HM••••••20171——
JN8CS1MU2FM••••••20151—1
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 7 QX70 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti QX70 the gap between build years is 1.2×: a 2017 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2015 one 1.1.

FIG.02·Infiniti QX70 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20171.386—
20151.198—
20141.354—
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2017 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2015 at 1.1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 17% of everything Infiniti QX70 owners report: Air Bags, 4 of 23 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti QX70 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags41—
Service Brakes4—1
Electrical System4—1
Power Train3——
Exterior Lighting2——
Visibility/wiper2——
Fuel/propulsion System2——
Seat Belts21—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Infiniti QX70; the 1 below cover build years 2014 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti QX70 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
14V683000Fuel System, Gasoline2014–2015
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

The QX70 against its rivals

The QX70 draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.5 and the Lincoln MKX 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Infiniti QX70 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti QX7023191.24.3%
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport1,1524532.51.5%
Lincoln MKX1,3263593.73.8%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 23 reports on the Infiniti QX70, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti QX70 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti QX70All vehicles
Complaints filed231,116,631
Involved a crash1 (4.3%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (4.3%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Infiniti QX70 share of that is 23 complaints over 19 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti QX70
Recalls8 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems23 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices112 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2014–2018

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti QX70 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 23 NHTSA complaints from 19 QX70 runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which QX70 production run has the most complaints?

JN8CS1MU0HM, a 2017 build, with 3 complaints. The typical QX70 run has 1.2.

Which QX70 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2015 lightest at 1.1.

Does the QX70 get more complaints than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the QX70 against 2.5 for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

How many QX70 complaints involve a crash?

4.3% of 23 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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