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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

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$500 - $999 (8%)

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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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2015 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2016 - Apr 2023
Dec 2016

24490 mi
Replaced lower Infiniti InTouch infotainment screen and reloaded software; apps were not loading properly. 
Nov 2021

135160 mi

C $255
Variable valve timing solenoid failure on left bank; replaced left and right solenoids. 
Apr 2023

149420 mi

C $680
Right lower control arm replaced with OEM part. 
Infiniti Q50 in Illinois, United States
- May 2016
May 2016

5416 mi
The brake pedal was creaking / squeaking upon initial pressure being applied. Dealer replaced a switch. 

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2015 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in Tokyo-Shinagawa, Japan
- Aug 2015
Feb 2015

54 mi
A rear radar sensor (blindspot monitor/backup collision intervention) failed 3 days from new. Sensor replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2015

2790 mi
Insulation added around steering column. Squeak gone after. 
Aug 2015

3720 mi
Squeak returned after prev. repair attempt. Replaced steering wheel trim piece, adjusted insulation around column. 
Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

34100 mi
Driver's seat stopped moving forward and backward 

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2014 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016

14000 mi
Clock stopped working 
Infiniti Q50 in Ohio, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2017
Jul 2015

19200 mi
Steering wheel was missing plastic. Asked for repair. Got a whole new steering wheel. Dealer had to use computer to install complicated steering. 
Sep 2016

45000 mi
Cup holder spring was weak 

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2014 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

6200 mi
There was a foul smell coming from the sunroof area. Turns out it is the drainage tubes that aren't properly working, and this is a known issue. Dealership was great and replaced them under warranty and the smell is gone. 
Infiniti Q50 in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2018
Sep 2017

63000 mi
Drivers door no longer opened upon touching door handle. Had to replace body control module. 
Sep 2018

73000 mi

US $1254
RR shock strut had to be replaced 
Oct 2018

73000 mi

US $4200
Two control modules failed. Replaced with LKQ. 
Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

44640 mi
ABS sensor failure 
Infiniti Q50 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

34000 mi
Sensors going off randomly at stops 
Infiniti Q50 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

42000 mi
Multiple warnings including ABS, cruise control, chassis, brakes...Both rear wheel speed sensors went out simultaneously. Kind of weird for both to go out but it was fixed. 
Infiniti Q50 in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jul 2017
Dec 2014

11160 mi
No power steering upon start up. Happened twice. Some reports of this when new but dealer assured me that my car had been updated. Apparently not. Fixed now and no further issues. Cruise control would not work - said there was an obstruction (there was none). Happened several times. Dealer says no fault found. 
Dec 2016

29760 mi
cruise proximity warning (3rd time) and weird smell from vents 
Infiniti Q50 in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
Sep 2014

21000 mi
In Touch system has had multiple problems since I leased it. Infiniti has been unable to fix the problems after multiple software upgrades. Navi issues, slow software, guidance lines not appearing in backup camera for 60 secs or more etc squeak in steering wheel 
Nov 2014

22400 mi
InTouch system continues to malfunction periodically. Nav will show map of destination from previous day, radio will periodically become inoperative, will not display iPhone phone book data 
Jul 2015

29000 mi
Navi continues to malfunction. Reverts to previous days starting destination upon start up. Overall operation of InTouch system poor. Needs to be rebooted at least weekly 
Aug 2015

29700 mi
Navi continues to malfunction. Overall radio, navi system continues to be problematic. Ipod works only occasionally, phone interface does not work consistently with phone book. New apps do not work with Apple product 
Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Dec 2014

3720 mi
heated steering wheel not functioning 
Mar 2015

7440 mi
power steering failed in cold temperatures, known problem for the vehicle 
Apr 2017

45260 mi

C $500
Front and rear pads. 
Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015

11460 mi
Update to the "intouch" electronic user interface. 
Infiniti Q50 in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

1200 mi
Took car in to dealer to have inTouch software updated to current version. Difficulties with navigation and user interface freezing or malfunctioning. Still have had freeze issue after update. More updates to come. 
Jan 2014

2000 mi
Car has had recurring failures of the Direct Adaptive Steering system. Dealer attempted to repair by reprogramming system per the factory. Repair unsuccessful. Direct Adaptive Steering voluntary recall to install new programming to correct cold weather failure problem. System failed again on February 10 - going back to dealer for more work. 
Feb 2014

2000 mi
Direct Active Steering keeps failing at start up. Problem brought on by cold weather. Dealer attempts to fix unsuccessful. 
Mar 2014

2000 mi
Manufacturer was unable to resolve the problem with the DAS system. They bought the car back from me and refunded my purchase price, tax, title and license. 
Infiniti Q50 in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Nov 2014 Software update 
Nov 2015

20000 mi
The check engine light came on,thed dealer stated the ECM valve needed to be updated. 
Infiniti Q50 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

6820 mi
The Dunlop run flat 19 inch tires have a problem with squirming on the rims making noise. All tires were removed the rims were cleaned and the tire remounted the problem returned 2 days later. Hate these tires! 
Jun 2017

27280 mi

C $697
Rear pads replaced and rotors turned. I had the front brake assemblies cleaned and lubricated. 
Infiniti Q50 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014

16120 mi
software update 
Apr 2015

19220 mi
Infotainment system 
Infiniti Q50 in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2014 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014

6200 mi
Fly by wire not working, getting error messages on the screen. 
Dec 2015

18600 mi
Software update recall 

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2014 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti Q50 in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2015 - May 2018
Mar 2018

3000 mi
Dealer forgot to reconnect ABS sensor during previous service visit; the car basically shut down. 
Infiniti Q50 in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

3000 mi
Engine fault light needed troubleshooting and reset. No problem found. 
Jan 2015

14300 mi

US $100
Service bulletins and software upgrade 
Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

5000 mi

US $100
Bluetooth music streaming not working as designed/advertised 
Infiniti Q50 in Georgia, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

26000 mi
Turn signal chrome peeling off 
Dec 2017

46000 mi
switch trim fell off and was replaced 
Infiniti Q50 in Washington, United States
Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018

36000 mi
Dealer recommended replacing window switches as the silver accent paint had chipped. 
Jun 2018

37700 mi
One wiper arm stopped moving. The dealer tightened it to fix. 
Infiniti Q50 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017

25000 mi

US $50
2g antenna was turned off. keychain battery replaced. oil change and inspection. 

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2014 Infiniti Q50 4dr Sedan

302-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Sep 2013

1000 mi
Software upgrade for Nav system. Original system got lost twice traveling on I-5. "Big" revision was promised in Autumn, 2013, but no joy yet. 
Infiniti Q50 in Slovak Republic
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

45260 mi

€500
Terrible vibration during hard braking. Bake rotors and pads replaced on all wheels again after 25.000km. 
Infiniti Q50 in California, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014

10500 mi
software update 
Nov 2015

21000 mi
Seat loose/squeeking. Repaired quickly under warranty. 
Infiniti Q50 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

17400 mi
Car would not recognize the second key fob on random occasions. Fobs were reprogrammed and worked for a month before experiencing the same problem again. 
Infiniti Q50 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014

6000 mi
Transmission doesn't always seem to want to shift into higher gear after accelerating. However, dealer claims they could not replicate 
Infiniti Q50 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
Apr 2018

52000 mi
Front dash speaker grill has been popped out. Dealership replaced it undrr warranty. 
Jul 2018

57500 mi
Brake pedal squeaky noise. Dealer replaced brake boost under warranty 
Infiniti Q50 in Georgia, United States
May 2016 - Oct 2019
Aug 2019

74000 mi
Valve or something replaced that wears down overtime. Driver side stopped cooling. Easy fix. Covered by CPO. 

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