Total Complaints
5 filings
INFINITI QX50 · model year
2014 INFINITI QX50
5 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014INFINITIQX50 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 QX50 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, other:storage (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2014 QX50. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: 4/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20211217STRUCTURE:BODY
The sunroof glass exploded while driving down the road at 45 mph. I was not near any trees, have anyone driving in front of me, nor under/by an overpass for something to fall on the roof. The car is garage kept so limited exposure to elements. Apparently, this is not an uncommon issue for the Infiniti. Sounded like a gun going off when it exploded and rained glass down the back of the car. Fortunately, I had the sunroof shield closed and was not showered by the exploding glass.
20211217VISIBILITY/WIPER
The sunroof glass exploded while driving down the road at 45 mph. I was not near any trees, have anyone driving in front of me, nor under/by an overpass for something to fall on the roof. The car is garage kept so limited exposure to elements. Apparently, this is not an uncommon issue for the Infiniti. Sounded like a gun going off when it exploded and rained glass down the back of the car. Fortunately, I had the sunroof shield closed and was not showered by the exploding glass.
20180718CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM INFINITI OF ORLAND PARK (8751 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE COULD NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP BECAUSE IT NEEDED UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FULL BODY INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TICKETED FOR 'DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE'. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE R
Mileage: 90,615
20180718CrashFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM INFINITI OF ORLAND PARK (8751 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE COULD NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP BECAUSE IT NEEDED UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FULL BODY INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TICKETED FOR 'DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE'. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE R
Mileage: 90,615
20180718CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM INFINITI OF ORLAND PARK (8751 W 159TH ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462), BUT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE COULD NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP BECAUSE IT NEEDED UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FULL BODY INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TICKETED FOR 'DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE'. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE R
Mileage: 90,615
Compare 2014INFINITIQX50 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
RQ15001Recall QueryClosed
Occupant Classification System Failure
PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Steering column separation
PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 INFINITI QX50 have?▼
The 2014 INFINITI QX50 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2014 INFINITI QX50?▼
The 2014 INFINITI QX50 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 INFINITI QX50?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 INFINITI QX50 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2014 INFINITI QX50 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2014 INFINITI QX50 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.