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ProblemsByVin File / 2016-INFINITI-QX50
2016 · infiniti

infiniti QX50 problems

0 safety recalls. 19 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.6 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Top trouble spots 4 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
4 reports · avg $850
severe
cruise control
3 reports · avg $600
severe
engine
3 reports · avg $3,100
severe
powertrain
3 reports · avg $2,500
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2016 QX50 · engine
FROM A COLD START,DRIVING VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE APPROX.( 1 MILE ) PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, ENGINE IDLE INCREASES MAKING YOU PRESS HARDER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS EXCESSIVE BRAKING TO STOP IS A SAFETY ISSUE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I WAS STEPPING ON THE…
12/31/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11292314.0
2016 QX50 · electrical Crash
This is the 3rd instance of my car rolling backwards down the driveway. Both the first and second instances of uncontrolled rolling happened in 2016. Only the second instance was caught on camera. I shared the video with Infiniti and was instructed to bring the car in for an…
12/02/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11495858.0
2016 QX50 · electrical
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to engage the horn to prevent a collision; however, the horn was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
07/25/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11534396.0
2016 QX50 · electrical
The Display / Navigation screen does not always light up. Some time it works when you start the car. Other times it tries for a awhile be fore it starts to work. When it lights up everything from what I can tell works normally. When it does not light up. The AC works by its…
07/19/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11425539.0

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Common questions

Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Infiniti QX50 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2016 Infiniti QX50?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 4 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Infiniti QX50 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2016 Infiniti QX50?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 19 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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