75K+ Mile Review of My Infiniti QX70 - I Still Love It!

[@RevTL]

I have a 2013 infiniti M37X. I had for 4 years now and I am thinking about a 2017 Qx70. It's growing on me daily.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Never thought I would buy a QX70 always been into sports cars. Always liked the look of the FX/QX70 after months of thought and several test drives 😂 finally bought one about ten years later, still love it. If you decide to buy one make sure it has low mileage and clean car fax. Good luck!

[@lukehulands7536]

Great video Orlando! Over here in Australia I have a 2017 3.0d version in Graphite Shadow, just about to hit 120k km's (75k Miles) and have to agree with the comments on the painting Infiniti did; after 6 years since I picked it up from the Dealer, it has been waxed 2-3 times per year, machined polished & ceramic coated at 100k km's and still looks like it rolled off the line yesterday. Interior quality too is pristine, no rips, marks or anything, just a very slight dullness from the sun on the front seats that Maguirers Leather Care took care of in 10 minutes. No dullness or fading to the dash, no creaks anywhere in the plastic items, no bubbles in the privacy glass or tinting. Overall this is the best investment for a car I have made, glad my wife and I chose it over the Porche Maccan at the time. Mechanical-wise it has been serviced every year, and the only issue that arose was at 90k when the aircon was getting confused between hot and cold that a ECU reset had to correct.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Hey Luke thanks for watching and the feedback (very thorough) on your QX70! Much appreciated. I’ve been using Maguirers for years great line of car products. Using a windshield visor definitely helps protect the dashboard.

[@leehighberger9161]

Again, another good video. Thanks Orlando, be in found it informative and entertaining! Keep'em coming!

[@orlandojacinto1]

Thanks Lee!

[@davidmcmenamin9701]

Have a 2014 QX70 with 144,000. Car has been extremely reliable. No major mechanical issues. A couple of trim issues like door lock actuators. My third FX QX. Only wish they would bring back the QX70. Lexus would be the only other SUV I would consider but now they are moving to 4 cylinder not sure I would do that. My Lexus with the V8 is also incredibly reliable.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Regardless of the past mechanical issues I experienced with my QX70, I really like it. Like many other car manufacturers, Infiniti is going electric not realizing they’re losing customers. It would be weird to have an FX EV 🤔. I’m not a fan of EVs. If I decided to trade it would be a Lexus GX460, like you said the V8 is incredibly reliable.

[@davidmcmenamin9701]

@@orlandojacinto1 agree. The GX and LX are great SUV but not as sporty as the QX. I love both the Porsche SUV’s but totally unreliable. Infiniti blew it when they did not market the QX correctly as they did not know their audience and therefore the sales numbers were terrible. I think the QX could be good for 200k plus.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Infiniti’s sales numbers year over year have been in the negative. The QX70’s V6 engine is solid it will definitely last 200K.

[@noahplays3698]

I’ve had the actuator issue as well

[@Reservationfor1]

I just bought a 2015 QX70 with 70+ miles on it and my actuator was out on my passenger side back door. Warranty kicked in and I pd 100 deductible, the Nissan folks were super nice about it and pd the difference for a loaner while I had it so no out of pocket there. I didn’t realize when I bought it that it was malfunctioning.

[@Super19900991]

I have 2009 fx35 AWD. 178,000 miles . Air bag light on heat and cool front driver seat out. Interior quality problems. Radiator replacement about at 150,000 miles. Oil leak less than $100 to fix. Still love to drive it. Wheel bearings replaced. Great vehicle. Would by it again. Also had a 2007 that was problem free until traded for my 2009. Now have a 2020 lexus that I daily drive now but the fx35 is great to drive.

[@orlandojacinto1]

I’ll look out for those issues. The fx35 handles well for a SUV, first thing I noticed when I test drove one.

[@Roby86x]

Hi Orlando. Great videos. I am myself owner of 2015 Nissan 370z and Infiniti QX70 2014 5.0 v8. Issue with valve body is actually pretty common with all Nissan/Infiniti cars which are under FM platform. I have myself replaced as well valve body on my 370z and asked my mechanic, he said he changed a lot of them in last 20 years. With Infiniti no issues whatsoever, but I got lucky with buying a pristine condition car.

[@orlandojacinto1]

🔥🔥 thanks Roby! Good to know. All car brands will have issues from time to time. The FM platform has mirror OEM issues but overall very reliable.

[@merlincamorra]

Nice video! But one thing about the Cargo space. Very good that you showed the Cargo and how much you could fit in there with backseats down.. But what would be more interesting would be if you also showed how much you could fit with them up! I travel with my family and sometimes with a bulldog and we can't drive with our seats down then. It would be great to see that!

[@orlandojacinto1]

Thanks! I’ll do it on 100K mile review.

[@scotttan6377]

'09 FX35 owner , got it used @198K . first time owner of a "luxury/sport" suv . like the sportiness , fit and finish still great after all these years and after multiple owners. just a few "minor" issues - driver's side heating/cooling seat doesn't work , don't have the strap to backseat center console , missing TPMS units . hoping to keep it for another 200K .

[@orlandojacinto1]

My thoughts exactly about the sportiness and fit and finish. I’m glad yours is holding up better than mine. Regardless of the issues I’ve had with mine, I still like it. 👍

[@Darltk]

My 2012 FX35 ran great with hardly any issues. It had 85K miles and looked great. I paid it off and wish I would have kept it. It was a great car.

[@orlandojacinto1]

That’s awesome. I hope I don’t have anymore serious repair issues. I keep up with regular maintenance and take care of my QX70. I plan to keep it for a good while.

[@Darltk]

@@orlandojacinto1 I am looking at a 2016 FX70 with 91K miles. I am concerned due to the issues you have had. I have a 2019 Bimmer X3 I was going to get rid of. I want to lower costs. 50K miles on my BMW.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Some people have commented, the OEM parts used from 2014-2017 are prone to failures. The parts by themselves are not expensive, but the labor is, especially at the dealership…I’m going to a local mechanic next time. I would wait a few more months to buy, dealerships have excess inventory which means they’ll be willing to reduce prices to move cars.

[@Darltk]

@@orlandojacinto1 Thanks! I will wait it out a little longer.

[@noahplays3698]

I have the 2016 QX70. I’m at 103,000 miles. I’ve had to replace the transmission assembly valve cover 6 months ago and now possibly replace the engine due to blown head gasket. It over heated once due to a hose leak. Now I’m having this problem.

[@noahplays3698]

I had to replace the heater hose as well.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Ah man sorry your engine. I’m trying to find a good mechanic that is reasonable in terms of engine repair cost. I can do simple DIY jobs. I mentioned buying an extending warranty but Infiniti is expensive. I’m not sure about AAA 🤔. I was at a stop the other day, the engine shook briefly.

[@noahplays3698]

@@orlandojacinto1 make sure you check that out. That is what prompted me to check… the engine light did not come on nor did the the temperature go up. It just kinda jerked while I was driving. I parked it and looked under hood and noticed the coolant overflowing with oil.

[@noahplays3698]

@@orlandojacinto1 I checked out two mechanics, one can swap my engine for $5k and the other can do it for $8k.

[@orlandojacinto1]

I will thanks. Keep me updated on the engine swap.

[@Nikki7479]

Helpful video! Just purchased a 2017 QX70 that had only 39922 miles on it. Hopefully its a good one.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Nice congrats! Glad my video helped. My QX70 is still running great even with recent the issues just keep up with regular scheduled maintenance you’ll have years of worry free driving.

[@dreesdog7]

I have a 35 it has 237, 000 miles on it. It still drives very nicely. I am thinkong of upgradong to a qx70

[@orlandojacinto1]

Awesome mileage milestone. Even with all the issues I’ve had my QX70 it is a very good vehicle. It will be a very good upgrade.

[@adama9032]

@@orlandojacinto1major issues ?

[@orlandojacinto1]

No. Just surprised all the issues occurred before 100K miles, I keep up with regular maintenance. I would expect the issues to occur after 150K. For now, my QX70 is running good engine is healthy.

[@speedmaster001]

Replace the drive belts yourself as part of routine maintenance every 50k miles. It is only a $50-60 expense if you do it yourself.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Definitely I need to do more DIYs other than oil changes, etc.

[@prone2101]

I’m not a machanic but I always diagnose my own car look for my own parts replaced my own radiator and hoses break pads etc I only go to someone when I know what needs to be changed I buy my own parts and PAY someone to put it in I own a 2014 qx70 and I love it one of the best cars I’ve ever owned auto zone had lifetime FREE breaks I bring them the old ones and they give me new ones for FREE I’ve never paid for a break job

[@orlandojacinto1]

I buy parts from RockAuto for simple DIY. I sure I can replace a radiator, but my job in tech takes up most of my time.

[@andrewcoughlan420]

cheers buying a 2015 Qx70 tomorrow. Stereo needs replacing, anyone had experience replacing?

[@orlandojacinto1]

I’m sure there’s a how to video available.

[@romybatista113]

Wow you got me questioning if I should buy a qx70 2017 now

[@orlandojacinto1]

The 2015 QX70 has OEM components/parts that were known to have issues, maybe TSBs addressed those issues with the 2017s. I waited to buy the Q60 because of the transmission issues associated with 2017-2018, TSBs addressed many Q60 issues up to 2021 model year.

[@robocop581]

You have so many different car videos. How many cars do you own?

[@orlandojacinto1]

Three. Cars are a passion. It took hard work and patience. I’m grateful I can afford these cars.

[@robocop581]

@@orlandojacinto1 Nice

[@danileli8652]

I am owning Lexus 2016 gx460. 2021 lx570. 2015 gs350 f sport . 2006 lexus la430. F150. And. The winner 2017 qx50. Lexus is the best for reliability,but that’s it . Believe me , after owning Infiniti , you never look back lexus . I am 37 years old. Sporty Infiniti wins even comparing previous cars I owned. BMW 330. 128 . Ml350. Keep it , it is discontinued. And if you do not have extended warranty, do not go to the Infiniti dealer to fix or maintain your car. Try independent mechanic.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Yeah Infiniti extended warranty is over priced. Still looking for a reliable local shop. Rear differential fluid change is due going to try to do-it-myself. Overall the QX70 is a great SUV!…The first generation FX started it all.

[@snowballninjamafiawa]

I put a radiator in my 2015. 160k and like new. Dealers suck. At 3500 they still made money.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Yeah some dealers suck but not all.

[@luis76one]

🤕 Those shop prices are why I try and do as much research as I can to try and DIY stuff.

[@orlandojacinto1]

The total repair costs was over $6K, but dealership was able to authorize the Infiniti Goodwill discount which brought my out of pocket to $3K. The goodwill discount is authorized if the vehicle is within a certain parameter that what I was told. 🤔

[@luis76one]

@@orlandojacinto1 glad you didn’t have to pay the whole bill unfortunately I’m assuming most don’t get that break.

[@nitewalker233]

Oh my God that is such a rip-off. I'm a shade tree mechanic. I can tell you the belt and the heater hose completely ripped off. If you know how to change a washing machine water hose you can do it on this particular car. The fan belt that's a $50 job

[@orlandojacinto1]

Yeah, it is a rip-off but… The parts had to be ordered that’s why it took up to four days for the repairs. A local shop charged about the same amount, but took longer they couldn’t get the parts for a few weeks (due to supply chain issues) because I asked for genuine parts.

[@samadams4736]

Those are some extremely uncommon repairs for this car at 75k. You also don't seem like the kind that would abuse her. My advise ....#1 DO NOT GET RID OF IT. #2 DITCH THE DEALER..... find another private shop that knows these car inside out.

[@orlandojacinto1]

Definitely uncommon. Yeah it’s paid off I’m keeping it.

[@danileli8652]

@@orlandojacinto1 he is right , car dealers earn more by fixing and overcharging parts .

[@orlandojacinto1]

Over 50% of a car dealership’s revenue is from the service department. The Infiniti Goodwill price of $3,500 is probably what a local shop would of charged me (maybe less), rather than the actual 6K repair bill. The next time I need a major repair I’m taking it to a local shop not the dealer.