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Common Infiniti QX70 Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Typical MOT issues to check on the Infiniti QX70, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 939 MOT tests across 3 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Segment: premium performance | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

90%

Infiniti QX70 pass rate

87%

Infiniti average

82%

All-model average

The Infiniti QX70 has an average MOT pass rate of 90%, which is 3 points above the Infiniti average and 8 points above the average across all models in our data. Newer Infiniti QX70s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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Common MOT Issues to Check on the Infiniti QX70

Typical issues for a car of this age and type, estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size (not counted from its MOT records), with rough repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Infiniti QX70 Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.

2014
87%
Lowest
2015
89%
2016
94%
Highest
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2016Petrol5.0L94%6%
2015Diesel3.0L89%10%
2014Petrol3.7L87%13%

Highest Pass Rate

2016

94% pass rate from 351 tests

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Lowest Pass Rate

2014

87% pass rate from 346 tests

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Infiniti QX70 Running Costs

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Infiniti QX70 FAQ

What are the most common Infiniti QX70 problems?

Typical issues to check on an Infiniti QX70 of this age and type are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering and body & structure. These are estimated from its age, fuel type and engine size, not counted from its MOT records. Across 939 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 90% ended in a pass.

Is the Infiniti QX70 reliable?

The Infiniti QX70 has an average MOT pass rate of 90%, from 939 MOT tests. That is 8 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), a better than average result. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.

Which year Infiniti QX70 is the most reliable?

Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2016 Infiniti QX70 has the highest MOT pass rate: 94% of its 351 tests ended in a pass. The 2014 has the lowest at 87%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.

How much does it cost to fix common Infiniti QX70 faults?

As a rough guide, brake work on an Infiniti QX70 typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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