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Infiniti QX60 3.5L
is it a safe used buy?

A genuinely practical three-row luxury SUV where the V6 itself is reasonably sound, but the CVT paired with it carries the extensively documented concerns detailed on its own dedicated page.

GENERATION1st gen (2014–2019)
ENGINE3.5L V6
POWER265 hp
USED PRICE$14,000–24,000

How the engine fits this car

The QX60's substantial three-row body is a reasonable load for this V6 mechanically — the primary risk on this car, detailed in full on the transmission page, sits with the CVT rather than the engine itself.

Given how significant the CVT's documented issues are, treating that page's checklist as essential reading is more important here than almost anywhere else it's referenced on this site.

Infiniti QX60-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

  • Genuinely practical, well-appointed three-row interior for the luxury SUV segment
  • Smooth V6 power delivery that's adequate, if not thrilling, for the vehicle's size
  • Later production years within this generation benefited from CVT cooling and durability revisions
  • A well-documented, proactively serviced example is a meaningfully safer bet than an unknown one

WHAT TO WATCH

  • CVT overheating and shudder, detailed in full on the transmission page, is a genuine and significant concern
  • Earlier production years within this generation are more commonly associated with the most serious transmission failures
  • Resale demand has softened somewhat, reflecting broader buyer caution about CVT-equipped SUVs generally
  • Full CVT replacement, where needed, is a significant cost relative to a conventional automatic repair

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$19,000–24,000
Still verify CVT history regardless of mileage
60,000–100,000 mi
$16,000–19,000
Sweet spot only with documented CVT service
100,000+ mi
$14,000–16,000
Treat with real caution without proof of proactive service

The engine itself

This QX60 is paired with the Jatco CVT covered in detail on its own dedicated transmission page — essential reading given how significant that transmission's documented issues are.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNInfiniti/Nissan CVT (Jatco) — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Test drive extensively under both light and firmer acceleration, feeling specifically for shudder or hesitation, and watch the temperature gauge for any unusual behaviour.

Ask whether a transmission fluid service has ever been performed, and treat an unserviced example as a candidate for proactive service.

Check whether extended warranty coverage still applies in your region before assuming any repair cost falls on you.