Infiniti QX30: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Infiniti QX30: 3 model years scored from 59 NHTSA owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns. Worst year 2017, best year 2018.
Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2018 (score 82). Worst: 2017 (score 73, BUY).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93 | BUY | $4,228 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 | 82 | BUY | $4,514 | 23 | 3 |
| 2017 | 73 | BUY | $4,670 | 33 | 4 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Photographs and every generation of the QX30, through the years →
What goes wrong on the Infiniti QX30
Across every QX30 model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Electrical System18 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Air Bags16 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Steering11 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Unknown Or Other9 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Power Train5 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Visibility/Wiper4 complaints across all QX30 years · typical job: Wiper motor, linkage or windscreen replacement$490–$1,200
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the best year for the Infiniti QX30?
On our data the 2018 Infiniti QX30 scores 82/100 — the highest of the 3 model years we hold, with 23 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record.
Which Infiniti QX30 years should I avoid?
The 2017 is the weakest year we score, at 73/100 (BUY), on 33 complaints and 4 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Infiniti QX30 problem?
18 of the complaints filed against the QX30 across all its model years sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04