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2019 Infiniti QX50 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
12%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
13,818miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Infiniti QX50, 12% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,818 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When driving the car or when the car is not moving ex: waiting at an intersection the car has gone from the drive mode to neutral for no apparent reason..this has happened on 3 different occasions most recently on 3/2/19..I want to check to see if others with same vehicle are having the same problem. Went to pull out in oncoming traffic and was unable to do so because the car went into neutral without my knowledge..”

NHTSA complaint #11184158, filed 2019-03, 1,178 miles

“Car would not drive upon pressure of the gas pedal placing driver in immediate danger. Driver pulled over multiple times, shifted car into park and turned car off, proceeded to attempt to drive again. After fourth time, the transmission/engine responded. This car was returned to autonation Infiniti of tustin two days after purchase, the dealership informed they would place the car back on the lot without inspection, this causes great concern for the safety of any future drivers of the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11330578, filed 2020-06, 7,515 miles

“The car had a power failure so I took it to the dealer to have it checked since it had an open recall, according to what the mechanic tells me is that the fault comes from the mild tree, but he does not tell me what causes that failure and he has not given me the results of the recall either”

NHTSA complaint #11729566, filed 2026-04

“A few months ago, I received an email from CarFax letting me know that my vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti QX50 with 2.0L Turbo Engine had a major recall (NHTSA Recall Campaign No. 25V-437). The letter indicated the recall was due to issues with the engine bearings which could lead to a catastrophic failure. I wasn't sure what this meant, so I took the car to Austin INFINITI. The technicians checked the oil pan to see if there were issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708940, filed 2026-01

“While driving on the highway the vehicle would not accelerate and the oil pressure light came on. After pulling over we noticed a slight burning smell and cut the engine. After a few minutes we tried to start the car again and it would not start. Vehicle was towed to independent repair shop who told us the engine had seized. We then learned of the current recall effecting this make model and year of vehicle. The vehicle experienced the same series of events outlined in a service bulletin for the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11769331, filed 2026-10

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024120%
2022212%
2021410%
2020412%
20191712%
201718%
2016316%

Other parts of the 2019 Infiniti QX50

Engine
57 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Infiniti QX50

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology