Used 2023 INFINITI Q50 For Sale at ALM Kia South | VIN: JN1EV7BR7PM541497 (2024)

FAQs

What is the life expectancy of Infiniti Q50? ›

The Infiniti Q50 is built to last, offering an average lifespan of up to 20 years with proper maintenance. An impressive 200,000-300,000 mile range means that if you drive 15k miles annually – the equivalent of a cross country road trip every year - your luxury ride will keep going strong!

According to RepairPal, the Infiniti Q50 has a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, an Above Average score. This puts the Q50 in the 10th spot of the most reliable luxury midsize cars. Thus, buyers looking for a luxury midsize sedan that doesn't require much maintenance should consider the Infiniti Q50.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The standard mill makes 300 horsepower, and the performance-oriented Red Sport 400 is tuned to make 400 horses. Regardless of engine output, shifts are barely detectable, even when the driver triggers a gear change with the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The Infiniti Q50 has no common problems according to RepairPal, but it does have a few notable issues including brake master cylinder failure, premature brake wear, and premature tire wear. Overall, the Infiniti Q50 has no significant engine or transmission-related issues, which are more problematic and costly.

INFINITI Q50 Transmission Problems

Transmission fluid leaks are the most common and urgent sign you need a transmission fluid change or potentially even a complete flush service. It's uncommon, but leaks could still mean there's an issue with your transmission hose.

An INFINITI Q50 will cost about $8,447 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for luxury sedan models by $3,874. There is also a 23.78% chance that a Q50 will require a major repair during that time. This is 15.78% better than similar vehicles in this segment.

All in all, the most reliable Infiniti Q50 year is the 2021 Infiniti Q50. However, you'll generally be safe purchasing a used Infiniti Q50 from any time after 2015. The more recent you go with these cars, the more reliable they become (even though their asking prices also go up).

The engine from the conventional Q50 makes 300 horsepower while the Red Sport 400 model makes 400 horsepower. Both variants have a governor limited top speed of 150 miles per hour (mph). However, without the limiter, the Red Sport 400 Q50 can reach a top speed of 183 mph. While the regular Q50 can reach 170 mph.

What is the difference between Q50 red sport and luxe? ›

INFINITI Q50 LUXE and SENSORY models pack a 300-horsepower punch, while the INFINITI Q50 RED SPORT 400 develops, as the name suggests, 400 horsepower with its enhanced 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine.

Every Q50's twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 lurks in the forward bay. The engines in the Luxe and Sensory trims make 300 horsepower, the Red Sport 400 produces the 400 horses indicated in the name.

Fortunately, the Q50's inherent reliability has supported its life expectancy rather well. With proper maintenance, the Infiniti Q50 can last up to 200,000 miles. If you typically drive around 15,000 miles yearly, you can expect the Q50 to remain reliable for approximately 15 to 20 years.

Most INFINITI models can typically last up to 200,000 miles.

An INFINITI Q50 will cost about $8,447 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for luxury sedan models by $3,874. There is also a 23.78% chance that a Q50 will require a major repair during that time. This is 15.78% better than similar vehicles in this segment.