Infiniti Q70
6 model years from 2014 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2014–2019
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–31 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (14)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 2,638 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 Q70 in brief
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.7L 6-cyl and 5.6L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,059 lb (4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 25% worse than the 2019 midsize car average of 28.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Infiniti Q70 has 6 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 31 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (10), air bags (6), vehicle speed control (4).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 6 campaigns and 28 owner complaints.
How the 2014 Q70 compares
The 2014 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl and 5.6L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,028 lb (3.7 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan).
About the Infiniti Q70
The Infiniti Q70 and Q70L is a line of mid-size luxury (executive) cars from Nissan luxury division Infiniti. Essentially an update to the Infiniti M series with minor cosmetic changes, the Q70 name was introduced to reflect Infiniti's updated "Q" nomenclature.
From the Wikipedia article "Infiniti Q70", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 Q70 pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 25% below the 2019 midsize car average of 28.1 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 Q70
2 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2015 Q70
14 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Q70 changes by model year
- 2019
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 30 to 21
- Lightest version 196 lb heavier
- 2015
- Lightest version 165 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 196.1 in | 4,059 lb | Not rated | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 30 MPG | 196.1 in | 3,863 lb | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 30 MPG | 196.1 in | 3,863 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 31 MPG | 196.1 in | 3,863 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 31 MPG | 196.1 in | 3,863 lb | Not rated | 2 | 14 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl | 31 MPG | 194.9 in | 4,028 lb | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
Alternatives to the 2019 Q70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 3 Series | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A6 | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →