2016 Infiniti QX50
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
5 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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The engine blew up on the expressway. And this has happened for many other qx50 drivers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-22
There are 2 check engine codes that came up as an issue for my vehicle, out of the blue: P0720 and P0500. I reached out to my mechanic and he couldn't fix it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-13
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Electrical system
4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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There is something wrong with either the acceleration, electrical or throttle. While parking the vehicle and applying the breaks, the vehicle speed forward at high speed and would not stop even with applying the breaks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-07-03
Power train
3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 19 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2016 Infiniti QX50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti QX50 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.