TURNED THE VEHICLE ON, PULLED OUT OF PARKING SPOT AND HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE STEERING WAS VERY TIGHT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS THE SPEED INCREASED, THE STEERING LOOSENED, AND AS THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, THE VEHICLE BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FULL, AND THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD…
2015 infiniti Q50 steering problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
MY VEHICLE HAS AN OPTIONAL TECH PACKAGE THAT PROVIDES FORWARD BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE AND BACKUP BRAKING. APPARENTLY WHEN I HIT A POTHOLE, THESE SAFETY FEATURES OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. IV'E HAD THESE CAR FOR 4 1/2 YEARS AND BECAME AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I'M HAVE BECOME DEPENDENT ON THESE SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS AND NO-LONGER FEEL COMFORTABLE WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE COMPLAINED THE …
Sitting in parking lot when a malfunction warning popped up with the dashboard lit up. Steering wheel, traction control, front and rear collision control and chassis system control system error. Had car towed to the dealership to find out it was DAST Steering control units. EPS/DAST 3 DTC C13D5-00 Control module, Chassis Control DTC C1B90-00 DAST System, DAST 1 DTC C13E9-00 Booting Angle Processin…
CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN , HAPPENS PRETTY OFTEN. THE FORCE IS SO BAD THAT I CAN BERELY KEEP THE CAR ON THE ROAD. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER 6 TIMES THEY CALLED INFINITI MANUFACTURER ENGINEER AND HE SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM I HAVE SEVERAL VIDEOS I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. THE CAR DOES THAT FEW MINS AFTER STARTING THE CAR IT PULLS TO THE LEFT WITH A HARD FORCE FOR LIKE 2-3 …
THERE ARE TIME WHEN I GO TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL I AM GIVING MORE FORCE TO TURN THE CAR AND MY CAR SHOWS NO MECHANICAL DAMAGE OR ANYTHING BUT WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL IT STIFFENS UP A LOT AND IT IS NOT SMOOTH TO TURN ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM MAKING TURNS I SEE THIS AND IT IS WHEN I'M IN THE CITY MOSTLY.
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE IN MOTION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WILL AUDIBLY ALERT, BRAKE, STEER, AND DEADEN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THESE ARE RELATED TO ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THESE OCCUR WHEN THERE IS NOTHING TO AVOID OR ANY DANGER PRESENT. THESE HAVE OCCURRED AT HIGH SPEEDS AND IN SITUATIONS WHERE THEY COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP B…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 infiniti Q50?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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