Hello, My 2018 Infiniti QX30 slips into neutral while driving on the road at high speeds and without any warning. The message on the dash is vague “Service required. Do not shift gears. Visit Dealer.” I almost got into an accident more than once while driving the vehicle as low power to the vehicle accompanies this when it happens. I had absolutely no problems with the vehicle leading up to the f…
2018 infiniti QX30 electrical problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW TWO MONTHS AGO. DISCOVERED THE LEFT HATCH HARNESS COVER IS CRUSHED. WAS TOLD BY INFINITI REGIONAL MANAGER EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL IS RUN THOROUGH THAT HARNESS AND EVERY TIME THE HATCH IS OPENED AND CLOSED THE WIRING IS GETTING PINCHED. ALREADY HAVE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR BLACK BACKUP SCREEN, AUDIO PROBLEMS, LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF, RADIO NOT SHUTTING OFF AFTER C…
The auxiliary battery located underneath the interior glove compartment went dead and the car was inoperable. I called Infinity and they would not help me. There was no information relating to this small battery either on internet or Infinity website. I finally had to have a friend drive me to the Coconut Creek Infinity service where they could not give me information but could repair only. Th…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SCREEN BLACKED OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE EVEN AFFECTED THE BACK UP CAMERA SCREEN. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE SCREEN BLACKED OUT AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED OFTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INFINITI OF MASSAPEQUA (4450 SUNRISE HWY, MASSAPEQ…
A variety of dashboard lights illuminated including engine light, ABS, emergency brake failure message etc. Vehicle drove as if power steering had failed. When I brought the car in to the Dealer I was told that the vehicle displayed codes for two concerns: 1) air quality sensor and 2) all 4 wheel speed sensors. The wheel speed sensors had previously been replaced in 2019 while the car was still un…
WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF THE RADIO IS STAYING ON AND IF I DON'T CRANK IT EVERY 6-8 HOURS THE BATTERY GOES COMPLETELY DEAD AND I HAVE TO RECHARGE IT
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 infiniti QX30?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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