2014 Infiniti QX60: CVT failure

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Transmission · FL

My vehicle is having issues with the CVT transmission timing chain, I was just aware, there was a recall in the past but my infiniti dealership said it's expired.And they won't help replace it. I'm getting Judder while driving.

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Engine · TX

Since 4/4/2025 unresolved CVT transmission repair 4 replacement CVT transmission have failed, each time order for the repair they have failed with the same problem or different problems with the CVT transmission, •Despite assurances that the repairs were properly completed, I have experienced the ongoing issues – e.g., The gears jumped •The car wouldn’t accelerate past 20 mph •When placed in park, the transmission felt unstable •A check engine light/code appeared •4 Transmission order and all have failed to fix the problem As of 6/27/2025 the reorder of replacements CVT transmission have failed. This an infiniti problem

Filed Jun 19, 2025 · Acceleration, Fuel system · FL

This vehicle started shaking and juttering at a lower speed and made it very difficult to drive. Then I could accelerate and it would not go faster. I took it to a repair shop and they were getting CVT codes for the transmission. I looked online a found that many other people had these same issues as well as a Class Action Lawsuit that was settled a few years ago for 278 million for these problems. I was never informed that this CVT was a problem and could have it replaced from Nissan for no charge. I am not sure why Nissan would allow an unsafe transmission to be installed into a vehicle that would make the car unsafe to drive.

Filed Jun 10, 2025 · Engine · MI

The CVT unit is causing hard acceleration and jerking randomly. The CVT unit has a notification a few years ago on this model up to a certain mileage which I believe was 99,000 miles. My vechile just reached 113,000 miles and I am having this problem. It is safety and dangerous issue for me because I have been in traffic making turns when the acceleration seems to not go to gear and I almost caused an accident.

Filed Oct 2, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · AR

Vehicle has a CVT transmission and it failed around 87,000 miles. Both catalytic converters had to be replaced at this same time. When using assisted cruise control, the vehicle slams on the brake causing all passengers to jolt forward and vehicles behind to have to swerve not to hit me from behind. False automatic braking when passing a large vehicle. Engine constantly having issues and codes causing poor acceleration and jerking at low speeds. MAF sensor has failed twice in 5 months. Overall worst manufactured vehicle and very unsafe for driver and citizens.

Filed Jul 4, 2023 · Transmission · WA

We get the message "Hybrid engine overheated" and after that loses power/acceleration causing vehicle to stall. This happened twice in last year. First time, we were at the Canadian border idling the vehicle when it happened. We took the car to our dealer for inspection and they said it related to a recall and updated the software. Few months later, it happened again in stop and go traffic and this time the dealer is saying hybrid CVT assembly has to be replaced at the cost of ~$15,000 including tax.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Transmission · TX

Consistent CVT shudder while accelerating from a "stop" through 25-30 MPH, and also sometimes while accelerating after moving and lasting through 40 plus MPH. This transmission shudder necessitates releasing the accelerator pedal, slowing down, sometimes selecting a different driving mode (i.e., SPORT, ECON, etc,). This has caused difficulty joining the traffic stream, especially at highway "on ramps" and when we have to accelerate quickly to join traffic even during "in town" driving. This initially started last summer and was inconsistent (about 110,000 miles on the vehicle). The last week it has happened repeatedly. According to my research, it is a very common safety problem with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Transmission · GA

While driving, engine suddenly started shaking/juddering. Then within just few seconds, engine went into extreme high RPM along with strong smell of smoke coming out of vent and car stopped moving completely and engine turned off by itself. We could turn on ignition power and engine start, but turned off as soon as put on driving or reverse mode. Had to towed in to local nissan dealership who ran diagnostic test which revealed CVT code p2857 and was told that transmission need to replaced. Noticed several consumer complaints over the federal safety agency website regarding damage to transmission requiring replacement in 2014 infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles and no safety recalls/repairs offered by infiniti/nissan manufacture regarding such major and dangerous powertrain/transmission breakdown.

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle several times before the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that while continuing to drive the vehicle almost stalled twice more. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a case. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear AWD electronic coupler is failing. It is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If it completely fails, the car can become inoperable while driving at any time. I was also told by the dealer that the differential could damage the transmission over time. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the dealer had diagnosed this issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning or messages. There is grinding when turning at low speeds and when driving sometimes there is a "bump" at around 40 mph. This was first diagnosed by the dealer in 2020 and again in 2022. There was a recall of the rear electronic coupler for the same year, make and model but, Infiniti says that it did not apply to my VIN. The TSB is 12-072C. My research of this issue shows that this issue common for my make, model and year. Clearly, this issue affects many more VINs than, originally recalled. The recall for this issue should be expanded to include my vehicle and extended so that this very expensive repair can be made without cost to me. I purchased this car because, I wanted a safe and reliable car to transport my small children. These critical issues jeopardize the health and safety of my family every day. My car is no longer safe or reliable. Additional, in 2020, at the time that the electronic coupler failure was diagnosed, something related to the CVT was replaced because of a recall. This year, I had to have the the transmission replaced. I now wonder if that could have been related to the CVT issue. My catalytic converters also had to be replaced this year.

Filed Jun 24, 2022 · Transmission · SC

During acceleration between certain speeds particularly 40 mph to 60 mph and above the vehicle begins to shudder or vibrate. This is only when applying power and not when braking, steering, coasting or anything else that might be associated with the Brakes, Suspension, Wheel Bearings, Rotors, Tire/Wheel Balance, Tire Pressure, Constant Velocity Joint, . Likely a CVT Transmission Issue. When applying power sometimes while starting out in traffic it feels like the vehicle is not working or not accelerating in tune with the amount of pressure applied to the throttle.

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Transmission · IN

2014 nissan infiniti qx60 purchased vehicle from used car lot at 39,865 noticed issue at 63,814 took to dealer ship and found transfer assembly was empty of fluid right front axle shaft was found to be seized and had to be torched out. Dealership did not charge for this failure, but also was told everything was fixed thought the shuddering when turning was normal also, there has never been any warning or check engine lights that came on for these issues ... .......( found out this is a common tail sign of transmission failure after 86,353 at dealership) the dealership didn't even notify my of this at 63,814. They should have looked at transmission since transfer case failure? Took to dealership 86,353 was told transmission failure, slipping, shuddering when turning vehicle.- found online class action suit today , https://considertheconsumer.com/class-action-settlements/nissan-transmission-settlement-over-277-million-for-faulty-transmissions-in-nissan-pathfinder-rogue-infiniti-qx60 http://www.infinitiproblems.com/news/2016/qx60-CVT-lawsuit-nearly-settled/