Infiniti Q70 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
23,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 18 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 22.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Power Train: 6; Air Bags: 3; Engine: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2015: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10765334 · 2015-09-20 (September 20, 2015)
THIS CAR VIBRATES WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH AND 65MPH. SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE AND ARMREST. MY CAR HAS A ESPECIALLY SEVERE VIBRATION AROUND 40 MPH WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SET TO ECO MODE. VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. TIRES WERE ROAD FORCE REBALANCED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. SINCE IT IS AT ONLY CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE DEALER.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10765334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11387476 · 2021-01-11 (January 11, 2021)
CAR WILL STOP ACCELERATING WITH NO WARNINGS THEN WILL START BACK MOVE WHEN YOU LET THE SIT FOR AND HOUR. ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT UP WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED SO THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DIAGNOSED UNTIL THE ENGINE COME ON. HOWEVER WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES COME YOU CAN TAKE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL TELL THAT THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN WHICH THE SENSOR IS LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND IN CONJUNCTION TO THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE VALVE BODY SHOULD BE REPLACED ALSO. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH A LOT O…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11387476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11423705 · 2021-07-07 (July 7, 2021)
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q70. The contact stated while reversing into a parking spot and turning the steering wheel, she heard an abnormal sound and the steering wheel continued to turn in a full circle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11423705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459206 · 2022-04-01 (April 1, 2022)
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q70. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown yellow warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his residence at 7 MPH. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission valve assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,931.
Owner-reported narrative. 124,931 miles reported. Look up ODI 11459206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11467452 · 2022-06-04 (June 4, 2022)
During highway driving on May of 2022, the vehicle displayed an Intelligent Key Not Detected error while driving on cruise control. The accelerator was no longer responsive as the vehicle decelerated. The warning lights, infotainment center and A/C were still operational. Vehicle was maneuvered off the highway , but would not start up after power down. Vehicle battery was replaced, and the same error occurred 2 weeks later while the car was idled. Error reported to dealership with remedy of ECM reprogramming following guidelines of BULLETIN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11467452 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2