The 2018 QX60 uses the VQ35DE 3.5L V6 paired with the Jatco JF017E CVT. The CVT is the dominant issue - judder, whining, and full failure between 80K and 120K. Infiniti extended CVT warranties as part of class-action settlements. Otherwise the vehicle is generally durable.
CVT is the limiting factor. The VQ35DE itself is bulletproof. Get CVT fluid service every 30K religiously.
Judder, whine, and outright failure. Class actions and Nissan/Infiniti extended warranties cover many cases. Fluid service every 30K is critical.
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Only with documented CVT fluid service every 30K and ideally a replaced/rebuilt CVT under extended warranty.
Below average due to CVT. The chassis and engine are excellent.
Plan $900-$1,200/year by year 5. Budget $5,000 for a CVT replacement around 100K. Lifetime non-routine cost typically $6,000-$9,000 to 150K miles.
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Mixed. The VQ35DE engine is excellent but the CVT is the dominant issue and often ends the vehicles life.
Yes - the Jatco JF017E is prone to judder and failure. Infiniti extended warranties under class-action settlements; verify your VINs coverage.
The engine reaches 250,000 miles easily. Many vehicles are limited by CVT life at 100K-130K.
Every 30,000 miles with Nissan NS-3 fluid. Skipping this voids the extended warranty.
Yes including hood-latch (NHTSA 21V-489) and several smaller campaigns. Check VIN at nhtsa.gov.
The 2022 redesign moved to a 9-speed automatic, eliminating CVT concerns entirely. Worth waiting for.