VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Infiniti Q702014–2019
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Infiniti Q70
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Infiniti Q70 Years to Avoid
1 recall · 13 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
1 recall · 6 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
0 recalls · 8 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infiniti Q70 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 96 | 92 | 95 | Caution |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 100 | 86 | 95 | Good |
| 2017 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 98 | 79 | 91 | Caution |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 100 | 72 | 90 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 81 | 65 | 75 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 100 | 59 | 86 | Good |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Infiniti Q70 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Q70 compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2018 (Buyer Score 95).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Q70 to buy?+
The 2018 Infiniti Q70 scores highest on our Buyer Score (95/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 86/100. It has 0 recalls and 4 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Q70 years have the most problems?+
The 2015, 2019, 2017 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2015 Q70 leads with 1 recalls and 13 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Q70 problems?+
The most frequently reported Infiniti Q70 issues involve: POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.