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2018 Infiniti QX30 problems

The 2018 Infiniti QX30 has 48 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (21%) concerns electrical system. After that come air bags (10%) and engine (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
48 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 21% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0
Typical mileage
40,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 21%
  • Air bags 10%
  • Engine 10%
  • Steering 10%
  • Brakes 6%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 4%
  • Backover prevention 2%
  • Cruise control 2%
  • Forward collision avoidance 2%

When problems show up

Complaints by mileage, 2018 Infiniti QX30 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 40,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 4 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 7 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 40,000 miles
Based on 17 complaints that include mileage. 88% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
View the numbers
MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles4
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles7
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Among the 17 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 40,000 miles.

None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

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 car is turned off and door is opened. Was told that was a software problem and that the software has been updated.

Reported at 2,200 miles, July 2018

The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 30 MPH. During the failure the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Inoperative - See Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions and the ignition module, engine cylinders, brake wiring harness and brake sensor were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

Reported at 23,000 miles, November 2019

The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle erroneously shifted into neutral(N) and stalled inadvertently. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The message "Service Required - Do Not Shift Gears - Visit Dealer" was displayed temporarily. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and it was diagnosed and determined that the auxiliary battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 40,000 miles, February 2024

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