2014 INFINITI Q50
252 complaints filed with NHTSA.
NHTSA Safety Rating
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 78 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
| AIR BAGS | 16 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 |
| ENGINE | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 |
| TIRES | 8 |
| WHEELS | 6 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
Recalls (5)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an er
Recent Complaints
Traction Control did not function when needed. I had my breaks and rotors replaced two days prior to the accident, which may have had an impact on the performance of the vehicle. Insurance representatives did look over the vehicle, as it is now in their possession. However, I do not feel as though they took the time to look into my concerns. There was no warnings on the Dash.
Traction Control did not function when needed. I had my breaks and rotors replaced two days prior to the accident, which may have had an impact on the performance of the vehicle. Insurance representatives did look over the vehicle, as it is now in their possession. However, I do not feel as though they took the time to look into my concerns. There was no warnings on the Dash.
Traction Control did not function when needed. I had my breaks and rotors replaced two days prior to the accident, which may have had an impact on the performance of the vehicle. Insurance representatives did look over the vehicle, as it is now in their possession. However, I do not feel as though they took the time to look into my concerns. There was no warnings on the Dash.
Unknown- Vehicle left the highway and crashed into a tree in a ravine and then was fully engulfed in flames. Both occupants were DOA after the fire was put out.
Unknown- Vehicle left the highway and crashed into a tree in a ravine and then was fully engulfed in flames. Both occupants were DOA after the fire was put out.
Unknown- Vehicle left the highway and crashed into a tree in a ravine and then was fully engulfed in flames. Both occupants were DOA after the fire was put out.
The top of my drivers side heated seat got so hot it melted the leather without the heated button even being pushed in the on position.
The top of my drivers side heated seat got so hot it melted the leather without the heated button even being pushed in the on position.
1. The Electric Power Assist System or DAS malfunctioned preventing the car to steer correctly. When pulling out of side street onto the main boulevard, the car would not steer straight, there was no response from the steering wheel input and the vehicle crashed into a parked car parked on the side of the road 2. The safety of the driver and others were put at risk because the car crashed. 3. The problem has not be confirmed by the dealer our insurance company stated they may or may not invest
1. The Electric Power Assist System or DAS malfunctioned preventing the car to steer correctly. When pulling out of side street onto the main boulevard, the car would not steer straight, there was no response from the steering wheel input and the vehicle crashed into a parked car parked on the side of the road 2. The safety of the driver and others were put at risk because the car crashed. 3. The problem has not be confirmed by the dealer our insurance company stated they may or may not invest
1. The Electric Power Assist System or DAS malfunctioned preventing the car to steer correctly. When pulling out of side street onto the main boulevard, the car would not steer straight, there was no response from the steering wheel input and the vehicle crashed into a parked car parked on the side of the road 2. The safety of the driver and others were put at risk because the car crashed. 3. The problem has not be confirmed by the dealer our insurance company stated they may or may not invest
OUR FRONT RIGHT BUMPER WAS JUST SLIGHTLY DAMAGED WHEN BACK OUT OF OUR GARAGE. IT WAS VERY MILD COSMETIC DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED AT ONLY A SPEED OF PERHAPS 5 MPH. ORIGINAL BODY WORK ESTIMATES CAME IN AT $2,000 ONLY TO SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL WITH THE STEERING MODULES BEING REPLACED THEM STEERING RACK BEFORE THE CAR WAS ULTIMATELY TOTALED AS THE STEERING PROGRAMMING WAS STILL OFF. UPON RESEARCH WE FOUND OUT THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS PLAGUED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING ISSUES WHICH APPEARED TO BE A
Mileage: 60,000
OUR FRONT RIGHT BUMPER WAS JUST SLIGHTLY DAMAGED WHEN BACK OUT OF OUR GARAGE. IT WAS VERY MILD COSMETIC DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED AT ONLY A SPEED OF PERHAPS 5 MPH. ORIGINAL BODY WORK ESTIMATES CAME IN AT $2,000 ONLY TO SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL WITH THE STEERING MODULES BEING REPLACED THEM STEERING RACK BEFORE THE CAR WAS ULTIMATELY TOTALED AS THE STEERING PROGRAMMING WAS STILL OFF. UPON RESEARCH WE FOUND OUT THAT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL WAS PLAGUED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING ISSUES WHICH APPEARED TO BE A
Mileage: 60,000
IT STARTED WITH A FLAT TIRE AND THE PSI LIGHT LITE UP ON BOARD AND FLAT TIRE ALSO, HAD THE FLAT TIRE FIXED AND TOOK CAR TO THE SHOP WHERE I GOT TIRES REPLACED, WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, REPLACED DUE TO THEM BEING BUBBLED GM REPLACED THEM FOR FREE; TOOK CAR TO (JUST TIRES GM RECOMMENDATION) WITH FREE TIRE BALANCE AND ROTATION AND THEY ALSO DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AFTER THAT LIGHTS WAS STILL ON AND SHOP REP SAID TO DRIVE THE CAR A COUPLE MILES AND IT WOULD RESET ITSELF SO I DID AND STILL LIGHT
Mileage: 78,364
IT STARTED WITH A FLAT TIRE AND THE PSI LIGHT LITE UP ON BOARD AND FLAT TIRE ALSO, HAD THE FLAT TIRE FIXED AND TOOK CAR TO THE SHOP WHERE I GOT TIRES REPLACED, WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, REPLACED DUE TO THEM BEING BUBBLED GM REPLACED THEM FOR FREE; TOOK CAR TO (JUST TIRES GM RECOMMENDATION) WITH FREE TIRE BALANCE AND ROTATION AND THEY ALSO DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AFTER THAT LIGHTS WAS STILL ON AND SHOP REP SAID TO DRIVE THE CAR A COUPLE MILES AND IT WOULD RESET ITSELF SO I DID AND STILL LIGHT
Mileage: 78,364
IT STARTED WITH A FLAT TIRE AND THE PSI LIGHT LITE UP ON BOARD AND FLAT TIRE ALSO, HAD THE FLAT TIRE FIXED AND TOOK CAR TO THE SHOP WHERE I GOT TIRES REPLACED, WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, REPLACED DUE TO THEM BEING BUBBLED GM REPLACED THEM FOR FREE; TOOK CAR TO (JUST TIRES GM RECOMMENDATION) WITH FREE TIRE BALANCE AND ROTATION AND THEY ALSO DID FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AFTER THAT LIGHTS WAS STILL ON AND SHOP REP SAID TO DRIVE THE CAR A COUPLE MILES AND IT WOULD RESET ITSELF SO I DID AND STILL LIGHT
Mileage: 78,364
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI Q50. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED INTO A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES AND RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FULLY DIAGNOSED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Mileage: 34,000
THIS IS AN AWD CAR PURCHASED USED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR HAS ONLY 11, 000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I WAS DRIVING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC IN HEAVY SNOW CONDITIONS ON AN OVERPASS BRIDGE THAT MERGES ONTO A BUSY FREEWAY. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WHEELS PULLED THE CAR TO LEFT 2-3 TIMES AT A SPEED OF LESS THAN 5MPH OUT OF MY LANE BUT I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT. WHILE STILL ON THE OVERPASS BRIDGE I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE TO INCH FORWARD (STILL IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC) AND STILL
Mileage: 11,000
I LIVE IN A ONE FAMILY HOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE. MY WIFE PARKED THE CAR,WITH 1/3 OF A TANK OF GAS,IN OUR GARAGE ABOUT 6:30 PM ON AUGUST 17. SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND EXITED THE CAR TAKING THE SMART KEY WITH HER. ABOUT 9 THE NEXT MORNING, WHILE WALKING MY DOG, I FELT HEAT COMING FROM THE GARAGE AND OPENED THE DOOR. IT WAS VERY HOT TO TOUCH. I THEN TOUCHED THE CAR AND BURNED MY HAND. I CALLED OUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PULLED THE CAR OUT
Mileage: 6,004
I LIVE IN A ONE FAMILY HOUSE WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE. MY WIFE PARKED THE CAR,WITH 1/3 OF A TANK OF GAS,IN OUR GARAGE ABOUT 6:30 PM ON AUGUST 17. SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND EXITED THE CAR TAKING THE SMART KEY WITH HER. ABOUT 9 THE NEXT MORNING, WHILE WALKING MY DOG, I FELT HEAT COMING FROM THE GARAGE AND OPENED THE DOOR. IT WAS VERY HOT TO TOUCH. I THEN TOUCHED THE CAR AND BURNED MY HAND. I CALLED OUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PULLED THE CAR OUT
Mileage: 6,004