Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,245,377 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA, including 140,173 crashes, 56,794 fires, and 8,580 deaths.
What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?
A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim, NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.
The database below contains over 2,245,377 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports, when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.
How to interpret what you read
A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:
- One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report, that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
- Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
- Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
- Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.
If you've experienced a defect
File a complaint. NHTSA's investigators rely on this database to detect emerging defects, and useful complaints, specific, concrete, with dates and mileage and clear descriptions of what happened, feed directly into the agency's pattern detection. The form takes about 10 minutes and is at nhtsa.gov/recalls under "Report a Safety Problem." Your complaint becomes part of the same public record that this page is built from. Owners filing detailed VOQs are how recalls get triggered.
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Showing 9,875 complaints for INFINITI
Incident date: Sep 24, 2022
I was driving around 30 mph crossing an intersection when the Emergency Braking system activated and caused the truck to stop. There was nothing obstructing the vehicle, nor were any pedestrians near. This is the 3rd occurence when this happened.
Incident date: Sep 24, 2022
I was driving around 30 mph crossing an intersection when the Emergency Braking system activated and caused the truck to stop. There was nothing obstructing the vehicle, nor were any pedestrians near. This is the 3rd occurence when this happened.
Incident date: Sep 24, 2022
I was driving around 30 mph crossing an intersection when the Emergency Braking system activated and caused the truck to stop. There was nothing obstructing the vehicle, nor were any pedestrians near. This is the 3rd occurence when this happened.
Incident date: Sep 20, 2022
The valve body/TCM. Yes the vehicle is available for inspection. The valve body/TCM shorts out on the car unexpectedly and can happen at any time causing the car to be unable to go pass third gear. This can occur on the freeway, or when trying to avoid an accident. This is an known problem with Infiniti’s & there is also an service bulletin associated with this problem. This vehicle has be inspe... Read more
Incident date: Sep 3, 2022
No incidents. Headlight has a blackout area in the left headlight. Dealership service department could not fix.
Incident date: Feb 28, 2022
The car seats show that they have the anchors in the back seat for a child’s car seat. We do not have any anchors for our back seat. At all. But do have the indicators that we do have them on the seats.
Incident date: Sep 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she noticed the check engine warning illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated she heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. On another occasion the contact stated while driving at 10 MPH the vehicle started jerking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacture... Read more
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
Passenger occupancy sensor failed while on a road trip. The dealer wanted $5000 to replace the whole seat.
Incident date: Jul 14, 2022
The airbag control module can be damaged through normal use. Simply disconnecting the battery can damage the module, which then causes the airbag malfunction light on the instrument cluster to turn on. It is unclear weather or not the airbag will function when this occurs. Presumably, it will not. The dealer solution for this is to replace the module, at a cost of over $1000. Fortunately, it is ... Read more
Incident date: Jul 14, 2022
The airbag control module can be damaged through normal use. Simply disconnecting the battery can damage the module, which then causes the airbag malfunction light on the instrument cluster to turn on. It is unclear weather or not the airbag will function when this occurs. Presumably, it will not. The dealer solution for this is to replace the module, at a cost of over $1000. Fortunately, it is ... Read more
Incident date: Sep 10, 2022
I put my car in Park and got out of car. The car started rolling, it was on a slight grade but it roll into a hill grade and picked up speed. It just missed another car and hit a cement wall. This is not the first time this has happened to me. It had happened three other times but I wasn’t out of my car and was able to stop it and push it harder into park. It was in park but for some reason it d... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Sep 10, 2022
I put my car in Park and got out of car. The car started rolling, it was on a slight grade but it roll into a hill grade and picked up speed. It just missed another car and hit a cement wall. This is not the first time this has happened to me. It had happened three other times but I wasn’t out of my car and was able to stop it and push it harder into park. It was in park but for some reason it d... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Aug 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH or at slower speeds, the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) failed to function as designed, causing the passenger’s side rear tire to spin. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating while attempting to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed th... Read more
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Vehicle keeps shutting off mid drive have to jump it to get it started. It runs ok for 1-2 days then dies again. Tested battery and checked alternator to no avail. The ac cooling fan goes up and down and draws a ton of power from the vehicle. All local mechanics can’t figure it out.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Vehicle keeps shutting off mid drive have to jump it to get it started. It runs ok for 1-2 days then dies again. Tested battery and checked alternator to no avail. The ac cooling fan goes up and down and draws a ton of power from the vehicle. All local mechanics can’t figure it out.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
Vehicle keeps shutting off mid drive have to jump it to get it started. It runs ok for 1-2 days then dies again. Tested battery and checked alternator to no avail. The ac cooling fan goes up and down and draws a ton of power from the vehicle. All local mechanics can’t figure it out.
Incident date: Sep 14, 2022
Brake Failure. The brake fails occasionally while driving on the streets or on the Highways without Waring. The brake pedal goes down to the floor, and grinding/hitting metal to metal sound is heard and vehicle brake control is lost. Experiences were traumatic; you swing left or right to avoid hitting another vehicle from behind or running a red light. The vehicle has been inspected by an independ... Read more
INFINITI
QX60 HYBRID
(2014) - ENGINE
Sep 14, 2022
Incident date: Sep 14, 2018
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started shuddering, jerking, and hesitated to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plu... Read more
INFINITI
QX60 HYBRID
(2014) - POWER TRAIN
Sep 14, 2022
Incident date: Sep 14, 2018
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started shuddering, jerking, and hesitated to respond. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plu... Read more
Incident date: Sep 6, 2022
Our Infiniti QX56 started misfiring and shaking when driving. We took it in to the Infiniti dealership and was informed it is a bad timing chain. Upon research, we realized there was a recall for this issue on 2013 Infiniti QX56 models just like ours. However, our VIN did not show on the recall list. Our car has been meticulously maintained. Our research revealed that timing chains in well m... Read more
Incident date: Jun 16, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that he placed his grandson in the vehicle and the rear passenger’s side door shut closed. The contact attempted to open the door however, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to unlock the door by depressing the unlock button however, the door would not open. The contact also attempted to open the door from the inside of the ve... Read more
Incident date: Feb 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and going uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that after a while, the vehicle accelerated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was contacted and stated that the Extended Warranty had expire... Read more
Incident date: Apr 17, 2022
The evening of April 17th, 2022, I started experiencing an issue with my vehicle. My car started making a fluttering noise it sounded like someone was shuffling a deck of cards and the RPMs would get to 3 during acceleration then drop and I’d lose power. There were no warning lights present, no notification or indicators on my dash, no odors, and no smoke emitting from my car. I parked my car at... Read more
Incident date: Apr 17, 2022
The evening of April 17th, 2022, I started experiencing an issue with my vehicle. My car started making a fluttering noise it sounded like someone was shuffling a deck of cards and the RPMs would get to 3 during acceleration then drop and I’d lose power. There were no warning lights present, no notification or indicators on my dash, no odors, and no smoke emitting from my car. I parked my car at... Read more
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
I purchased my 2018 QX60 in 2021 at Competition Infiniti as a certified pre-own vehicle. I soon began to hear a rattling noise and the steering wheel would vibrate a little. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer several times with this complain and they keep telling me that their is nothing that the can do for me because that’s the way the vehicle is built. The noise as I was told is commo... Read more
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
I purchased my 2018 QX60 in 2021 at Competition Infiniti as a certified pre-own vehicle. I soon began to hear a rattling noise and the steering wheel would vibrate a little. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer several times with this complain and they keep telling me that their is nothing that the can do for me because that’s the way the vehicle is built. The noise as I was told is commo... Read more
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
I purchased my 2018 QX60 in 2021 at Competition Infiniti as a certified pre-own vehicle. I soon began to hear a rattling noise and the steering wheel would vibrate a little. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer several times with this complain and they keep telling me that their is nothing that the can do for me because that’s the way the vehicle is built. The noise as I was told is commo... Read more
Incident date: Jan 3, 2022
Engine failure due to porous motor and oil deprevation related to a tsb
Incident date: Nov 20, 2021
Initial fault was no cabin heat. Service department determined coolant was low. Coolant system passed pressure test. Coolant was found to be leaking into cylinders past head gaskets. After head gasket replacement, engine broke down on highway and car was towed to dealership. Catastrophic overheat damage in lower end. Engine long block was replaced to correct. Multiple identical/similar occu... Read more
Incident date: Nov 20, 2021
Initial fault was no cabin heat. Service department determined coolant was low. Coolant system passed pressure test. Coolant was found to be leaking into cylinders past head gaskets. After head gasket replacement, engine broke down on highway and car was towed to dealership. Catastrophic overheat damage in lower end. Engine long block was replaced to correct. Multiple identical/similar occu... Read more
Incident date: Aug 18, 2022
The car does not accelerate or accelerate with jerky motion. Occasionally, the vehicle disengaged out of drive mode and would not accelerate. There seems to be some transmission issues as the vehicles is making jerky movement upon acceleration. Almost cause accident on a turn as it could not move forward out of cross traffics!
Incident date: Aug 18, 2022
The car does not accelerate or accelerate with jerky motion. Occasionally, the vehicle disengaged out of drive mode and would not accelerate. There seems to be some transmission issues as the vehicles is making jerky movement upon acceleration. Almost cause accident on a turn as it could not move forward out of cross traffics!
Incident date: Aug 18, 2022
The car does not accelerate or accelerate with jerky motion. Occasionally, the vehicle disengaged out of drive mode and would not accelerate. There seems to be some transmission issues as the vehicles is making jerky movement upon acceleration. Almost cause accident on a turn as it could not move forward out of cross traffics!
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
Random loss of acceleration. Car wont move faster that 2mi/hr. When It occurs, I depress the gas pedal, the engine is silent Put car into neutral or Park and depress the gas pedal and the engine rev's as normal. This has happened several times and a few times while driving on busy highway and almost being hit from behind because vehicle eventually stops and won’t start back up. Brakes would als... Read more
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
Random loss of acceleration. Car wont move faster that 2mi/hr. When It occurs, I depress the gas pedal, the engine is silent Put car into neutral or Park and depress the gas pedal and the engine rev's as normal. This has happened several times and a few times while driving on busy highway and almost being hit from behind because vehicle eventually stops and won’t start back up. Brakes would als... Read more
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
Random loss of acceleration. Car wont move faster that 2mi/hr. When It occurs, I depress the gas pedal, the engine is silent Put car into neutral or Park and depress the gas pedal and the engine rev's as normal. This has happened several times and a few times while driving on busy highway and almost being hit from behind because vehicle eventually stops and won’t start back up. Brakes would als... Read more
Incident date: Aug 15, 2022
I first noticed this problem on August 15, 2022. The front Passenger Airbag Off Light on the dashboard is always illuminated when the car is started, with or without any occupant on the seat, which would indicate that the airbag in non-operational and will not deploy when needed. At the same time, the Supplemental Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is flashing. I have not brought my ... Read more
Incident date: Jun 26, 2020
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear AWD electronic coupler is failing. It is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If it completely fails, the car can become inoperable while driving at any time. I was also told by the dealer that the differential could damage the transmission over... Read more
Incident date: Jun 26, 2020
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear AWD electronic coupler is failing. It is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If it completely fails, the car can become inoperable while driving at any time. I was also told by the dealer that the differential could damage the transmission over... Read more
Incident date: Aug 11, 2022
There is a judder / vibration when accelerating from a complete stop or trying to speed up from a lower speed. This has been happening in the last 2-3 years. It comes and goes. But this time, the judder is more pronounced or stronger, and would not go away.
Incident date: Apr 25, 2019
Electrical fault in a sensor that I believe causes the engine to shut down. This issue was reported to Infiniti but not corrected; although, Nissan issued a voluntary recall citing a sensor failure that can lead to engine shutdown.
Incident date: Apr 25, 2019
Electrical fault in a sensor that I believe causes the engine to shut down. This issue was reported to Infiniti but not corrected; although, Nissan issued a voluntary recall citing a sensor failure that can lead to engine shutdown.
Incident date: Mar 17, 2022
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Failed. Concerned Passenger Airbag will not deploy when passengers are in the car. This is a Very Known and Problematic issue with Infiniti and Infiniti will not address this critical safety issue. Infiniti says repairs would be the owner responsibility and cost in excess of $8,000. This is a critical safety issue and needs to be addressed by Infiniti before someone get... Read more
Incident date: Mar 17, 2022
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Failed. Concerned Passenger Airbag will not deploy when passengers are in the car. This is a Very Known and Problematic issue with Infiniti and Infiniti will not address this critical safety issue. Infiniti says repairs would be the owner responsibility and cost in excess of $8,000. This is a critical safety issue and needs to be addressed by Infiniti before someone get... Read more
Incident date: Aug 9, 2022
Error code B1018 for occupant sensor unit failed. Infiniti of Sarasota estimate is $11,013 to repair. Cannot justify spending that much but feel unsafe with airbag deployment. Need information on a resolution.
Incident date: Aug 9, 2022
Error code B1018 for occupant sensor unit failed. Infiniti of Sarasota estimate is $11,013 to repair. Cannot justify spending that much but feel unsafe with airbag deployment. Need information on a resolution.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Brake Pedal sinks to floor slowly at Red Lights. Randomly vehicle will yank seat belt back when abs module detects no brake fluid pressure once in a blue moon. This is because of the defective ABS module hydraulics leak internally from the factory. As brake fluid heats up the internal leak gets worse. Most likely check ball to pump or out valve leaking by. Model year 2015 for sure. I never got it ... Read more
Incident date: Aug 11, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti JX35. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, she felt the vehicle vibrate. The contact then attempted to accelerate however the vehicle failed to increase in speed. The vehicle was shut off and then restarted but the failure persisted. The contact was able to shift into reverse and exit out the highway. She pulled over and waited for the vehicle to cool down,... Read more
Incident date: Aug 9, 2022
The Blindspot on my car needs a sensor to signal a cars presence. I have to turn my neck and head all way around to see which is unsafe for myself and others on the road.
Incident date: Aug 8, 2022
July 2022 our 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid at 59,000 miles started making this winding/grinding noise. We took it in and was told the transmission needs to be replaced on a car that is only driven under 7500K miles per year and is in otherwise perfect shape. There is an extended warranty for the non-hybrid models due to a class action suit. This is extremely dangerous and a very costly repair to ... Read more