Infiniti QX60 Hybrid: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
Infiniti QX60 Hybrid: 4 model years scored from 310 NHTSA owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Worst year 2014, best year 2015.
Infiniti QX60 Hybrid: which years to avoid
Across 4 scored model years the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid ranges from 68/100 in 2014 to 92/100 in 2017 — a 24-point spread, so which year you buy matters. The weakest year’s complaints concentrate in Power Train (116 of them).
Safest years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — scored 70 or better.
Check carefully: 2014.
Scored from NHTSA complaints per year of exposure and recall campaigns. How the score works · every car’s years to avoid.
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Year-by-year data table
Best year in our data: 2015 (score 90). Worst: 2014 (score 68, CAUTION).
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92 | BUY | $4,000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 89 | BUY | $4,140 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 90 | BUY | $4,434 | 89 | 2 |
| 2014 | 68 | CAUTION | $4,770 | 221 | 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.
QX60 Hybrid sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid
Across every QX60 Hybrid 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.
- Power Train139 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Unknown Or Other51 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Engine46 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Air Bags36 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Airbag module, clockspring or sensor replacement$600–$1,700
- Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Throttle body, pedal sensor or cruise module replacement$520–$1,150
- Electrical System27 complaints across all QX60 Hybrid years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
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 are the best Infiniti QX60 Hybrid years to buy?
2015, 2016, 2017 all score 70 or better. The strongest is the 2017 at 92/100, on 0 complaints and 1 recall campaigns.
Which Infiniti QX60 Hybrid years should I avoid?
The 2014 is the weakest year we score, at 68/100 (CAUTION), on 221 complaints and 4 recalls. Check the year-by-year table above before committing to any particular car.
What is the most common Infiniti QX60 Hybrid problem?
139 of the complaints filed against the QX60 Hybrid across all its model years sit in the Power Train group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04