VERDICT · SHARES THE WELL-REGARDED G37's RELIABILITY REPUTATION
Infiniti QX50 3.7L
is it a safe used buy?
Infiniti's compact luxury crossover, paired with the same VQ37VHR V6 covered in detail on the G37's page — the same genuinely strong reliability reputation.
GENERATION1st gen, EX-derived (2014–2017)
ENGINE3.7L
POWER325 hp
USED PRICE$14,500–22,000
How the engine fits this car
Infiniti's compact luxury crossover, paired with the same VQ37VHR V6 covered in detail on the G37's page — the same genuinely strong reliability reputation.
A genuinely refined, well-built compact crossover with no chronic engine-specific issue of significant scale documented.
Infiniti QX50-specific pros and cons
This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.
WHAT HOLDS UP WELL
- VQ37's exceptional reliability reputation, detailed on the engine page, carries through fully here
- Genuinely refined, well-built compact luxury crossover
- Smooth, strong power delivery that remains satisfying today
- Strong specialist knowledge given this engine's long service across Infiniti's lineup
WHAT TO WATCH
- Minor oil consumption has been reported on a smaller subset of examples
- Fuel economy is modest for a naturally aspirated six by modern standards
- Cargo space trails some rivals, a trade-off of the car-like proportions
- Resale value, while reasonable, trails the more popular Q50
Pricing on the used market
Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$18,500–22,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$16,000–18,500
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
100,000+ mi
$14,500–16,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance
Pre-purchase checklist for this generation
Ask for documented oil change history given this engine's high-revving nature.
Beyond general maintenance history, there's little engine-specific risk to flag.
Check that infotainment and comfort electronics function correctly.