2014 Infiniti QX60: shudder or vibration when accelerating

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 Sep 17, 2025 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate as intended upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R) and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to reverse and drove forward instead. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was included in Infiniti Campaign Number: PC501. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer on the contact's behalf. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that the TCM software was updated; however, the failure persisted. The Service Advisor at the dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The regional manager was contacted and informed the contact that the dealer had stated that the service campaign had not been performed, and the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The contact was informed that no assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2024 · Transmission · TX

The whole vehicle experiences strong vibrations when accelerating to 30 miles per hour and higher. It also gives strong judder or kicks when turning. Hard to control the vehicle at high speeds. No warning light is on. Took the vehicle to a local dealer (Houston Southwest Infiniti) and found that the problem was caused by a defective rear differential coupler.

Filed May 27, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · CA

When the vehicle slows from cruising speed to below 20 mph, the car shakes violently and the engine nearly stops. To avoid the shaking, I must place the vehicle in neutral until it comes to a complete stop. If I shift into drive before I stop, the vehicle shudders again. When in traffic, it could cause the vehicle to be rear-ended. My wife won't drive the vehicle because of this. Owners' Forum seems to indicate this is a common problem and may be related to [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Transmission · MS

Transmission shudders, 140,000 miles, car will not move forward or backwards, transmission replacement quote is $6k to $9k

Filed May 23, 2023 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who cleared the fault code and informed the contact about Technical Service Bulletin: ITB12-072d (Vibration and/or Noise When Making Low Speed Turns). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Engine · GA

When accelerating the car jerks and shudders. I took it for an inspection and it was code P17F0, the mechanic said it was a safety recall because of this problem.

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 Apr 11, 2023 · Transmission · IL

Seems like a transmission issue. The vehicle shudders often from a stop or when close to stopping. This was confirmed by an independent service center.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Transmission · VA

I was driving the Infiniti QX60 and it started smoking and shuddering several times. I had to pull it over and have it towed. I've already had to replace the entire transmission and the transfer 4x4 case and both were brand new. This is nerve wracking and unfair. Something needs to be done. It's being diagnosed but this seems to be constant with this 2014 Infiniti QX60 model. This car needs to be completed pulled and replaced for every dryer for everyone who has one.

Filed Aug 19, 2022 · Transmission · TX

There is a judder / vibration when accelerating from a complete stop or trying to speed up from a lower speed. This has been happening in the last 2-3 years. It comes and goes. But this time, the judder is more pronounced or stronger, and would not go away.