2018 INFINITI Q50
2018 INFINITI Q50
The 2018 INFINITI Q50 is a luxury sports sedan that offers a powerful engine, a comfortable interior, and a variety of features. It is available with a choice of two engine options: a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine or a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine. Both engines are paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
The Q50 has received praise for its powerful engine, responsive handling, and comfortable interior. However, it has also been criticized for its high price, limited cargo space, and lack of a manual transmission option.
Engine
3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine
Turbocharger failure Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, increased oil consumption, excessive smoke from the exhaust pipe Solution: Replace the turbocharger Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $3,500+ Recalls: N/A
Fuel injector failure Description/Symptoms: Hard starting, rough idle, loss of power Solution: Replace the fuel injectors Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ Recalls: N/A
3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine
No Issues Found
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission slipping Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, loss of power, shuddering Solution: Replace the transmission Estimated Cost to Fix: $4,000 - $6,000+ Recalls: N/A
No other issues found
Suspension
No Issues Found
Electrical
No Issues Found
Exterior
No Issues Found
Interior
Climate control system failure Description/Symptoms: Malfunctioning heater or air conditioner, excessive noise from the system Solution: Replace the climate control module Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+ Recalls: N/A
No other issues found
Summary
The 2018 INFINITI Q50 is a reliable vehicle with a few potential issues. The most serious issues are the turbocharger failure and transmission slipping, which can be expensive to fix. However, the overall cost of ownership for the Q50 is relatively low, and the vehicle offers a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.