Power Train Problems of Infiniti Q50

Infiniti Q50 owners have reported 76 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Infiniti Q50


Recently reported Power Train problems of Infiniti Q50

The Power Train problem

The valve body on these cars are useless. Driving down a highway and cant shift out of 3rd gear almost had a car re-end me. Today I am driving and the ecu is not responding I see the check engine light on then I'm like not again. This would be the 3rd valve body I replaced.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Transmission valve body failed while driving which caused shifts to be limited. It could have caused an inability to shift at all, which is a safety issue. This issue has been inspected and confirmed by an independent shop. No warning signs were present before the failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. While driving at various speeds, the transmission was slow to shift. The vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the check engine warning light remained illuminated.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

While accelerating, the driver switched the vehicle from manual shift mode to automatic. The driver noted a significant increase in measured rpm via the tachometer as if the vehicle "jumped into a lower gear or failed to find a gear.   Read details...




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