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2016 Infiniti Q50 repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2016 Infiniti Q50 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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2016 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - May 2021
Jun 2018

22000 mi
Some type of issue with the idle (rough idle) 

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2016 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2020
Jun 2018

15000 mi
belt was making noise at high revs. 

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2016 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
Sep 2017

8300 mi
Module that runs the touch interface in the screen locks up after a few minutes. Unable to control anything except hard buttons. 
Dec 2018

26000 mi
Fuel injector stuck in open position. Fuel got into oil and was forced to perform full service. Unable to drive and was towed for free by Infiniti road side assistance. No dealer in 30 mile radius had a loaner and was forced to take a rental out at customer expense. Extremely disappointed with not being offered a covered loaner or rental. Manufacturer offered no assistance. 
Infiniti Q50 in Delaware, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017

20598 mi

US $485
AC blowing hot air at all Speeds. Tech evacuated and recharged AC system, no leaks detectable at this time. AC is only cold at highway speed. Not working in traffic and when idling. Tech found EVAC system .5lb low on Freon. Checked for leaks, No Leaks found. Recharged system with DYE, Found DYE at CPMMECTOR Line to condenser. Replaced line and O_rings. Evac and recharged and rechecked OKay 
Aug 2017

21042 mi

US $217
AC failed again a month after previous AC repair. Tech found low on Freon. Tested for leaks and no external leaks found. Removed lower dash on right side and removed AC Drain hose, found DYE in bottom of evaporator case. R&I Dash pad and cross bar to remove case. Disassemble case and replaced evaporator assembly, recharge system and recheck okay. Left rear TPMS Sensor will randomly not show any data on info screen. Tech found C1711 No data, replaced left rear TPMS 
Sep 2017

21515 mi

US $918
Car was blowing out white smoke and smelled of burning oil. Vehicle was Towed to my Infiniti dealership. Tech found bad misfire and fuel from exhaust P0301 CYL 1 Misfire. Found injector #1 stuck open. Replaced injector, fuel rail and fuel tube Assembly per ITB17-035. 
Apr 2018

34471 mi

US $224
During multi point inspection from the week prior tech recommended air filter, While replacing tech found the driver side air box retaining bolt seized into air box retaining nut. Replaced bolt washer, CVR lower and MNTG Assembly rubber. 
Mar 2019

55160 mi

US $252
Squealing noise coming from engine area while pressing gas after driving for over 20 miles. Tech verified concern, inspected and found drive belt assembly noisy. Performed ITB17-004A. Aligned AC compressor and EVAC and Recharged system. 
Aug 2019

63027 mi

US $1148
Blind spot system showing malfunction warming. Tech found malfunction Code C1B50 and C1B53 Side radar Malfunction present. Refer to ESM and Replaced RH Rear radar blind spot module. 
Dec 2019

70042 mi

US $659
Grinding noise coming from driver side rear tire. Tech performed road test and confirmed noise and found left rear caliper sticking and brake pads were under 2mm. Replaced Left rear caliper assembly and pads. 
Mar 2021

94897 mi

US $980
Rear passenger caliper seized, Replaced Rear Caliper Assembly, also had to Replace rear brake shoes/pad and Resurfaced rotors because of damaged caused by caliper seizing. 
Jun 2021

100288 mi

US $366
Horn was not working properly. Tech verified failure to low side horn causing muffled pitch and improper operation. Tech Replaced Horn Assembly 
Aug 2021

104489 mi

US $566
Problem: White Smoke coming out of tail pipe while idling. Solution: Pressure test cooling system and found failure to pass side heater hose causing leak into exhaust. Causing smoke, replaced passenger heater hose. During Diagnosing for my white smoke issue tech found check engine light on with code P00B4 Radiator coolant temp sensor current in ECM, Found Temp Sensor reading open resistance. Replaced Coolant Temp Sensor, Clear code and retest OK 

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2016 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 208hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Dec 2018

16740 mi

C $615
Exhaust 

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