DecodedCars2014 Infiniti Q70
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 3.7 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan, 5.6 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 31 combined · 29 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- 194.9 in
- Curb weight
- 4,028–4,147 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 31 MPG combined — 21% better than the average 2014 midsize car (25.7 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2014 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl and 5.6L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,028 lb (3.7 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 33 highway), 21% better than the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan | 194.9 in | 72.8 in | 59.1 in | 114.2 in | 62.2 / 61.8 in | 4,028 lb | 55/45 |
| 5.6 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan | 194.9 in | 72.8 in | 59.1 in | 114.2 in | 62.2 / 61.8 in | 4,147 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q70 Hybrid Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 29 / 33 / 31 | +21% | $2,650 | 289 |
| Q70 | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -18% | $3,900 | 429 |
| Q70 AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | -22% | $4,100 | 441 |
| Q70 | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | -26% | $4,350 | 478 |
| Q70 AWD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 18 | -30% | $4,550 | 485 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Infiniti Q70.
Similar 2014 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Infiniti Q70 (this car) | 31 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2014 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Audi A6 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | 265 mi | Not rated | 9 |
| 2014 Jaguar XJ | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (5)
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Jun 21, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V470000 · 7,222 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Dec 7, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V755000 · 2,708 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
- Risk
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
- Fix
- Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal · Sep 22, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V583000 · 6,562 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
- Risk
- The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Sep 22, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V582000 · 817 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
- Risk
- The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Hybrid Propulsion System · Sep 22, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V581000 · 5,412 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
- Risk
- The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Not every 2014 Infiniti Q70 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2014 Infiniti Q70 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 1 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 1,800 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Infiniti Q70. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
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