Total Complaints
2 filings
INFINITI QX70 · model year
2016 INFINITI QX70
2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016INFINITIQX70 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 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 Not Rated/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 2016 QX70 is air bags with 1 filings, followed by seat belts (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 2016 QX70. 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.
2
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160919CrashAIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 INFINITI QX70. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEADACHES, INJURIES TO THE STERNUM, AND BRUISING ALIGNED WITH THE SEAT BELT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND WAS DECLARED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Mileage: 1,000
20160919CrashSEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 INFINITI QX70. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEADACHES, INJURIES TO THE STERNUM, AND BRUISING ALIGNED WITH THE SEAT BELT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND WAS DECLARED DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Mileage: 1,000
Compare 2016INFINITIQX70 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 2016 INFINITI QX70 have?▼
The 2016 INFINITI QX70 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 INFINITI QX70?▼
The 2016 INFINITI QX70 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 Not Rated/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 INFINITI QX70?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 INFINITI QX70 is AIR BAGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS.
Is the 2016 INFINITI QX70 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 2016 INFINITI QX70 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.