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FX 1 gen
FX/QX70 1 gen
G35 1 gen
G37 1 gen
I30 1 gen
J30 1 gen
M 2 gens
Y2K Era
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Y50 (M35 / M45)
2006–2010 · Y50 · sedan
Second-generation Infiniti M, sold in the US 2006-2010 on the Y50 chassis. M35 used the 3.5L VQ35HR V6 (around 303 hp) and M45 used the 4.5L VK45DE V8 (around 335 hp). 5-speed automatic on early years, 7-speed automatic on later cars. RWD or AWD (AWD on M35x). FM platform shared with the G35/G37 and FX. Replaced the short-lived Y34 M45 and represented the brand's first credible volume entry against the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.
Watch out: VQ35HR oil consumption is well-documented, especially on early high-mileage cars, and shows up at the dipstick rather than as a leak. Owner reports of timing chain rattle at high mileage are common on both V6 and V8 cars. The hydraulic active rear steering (where equipped, on AWD trims and some sport packages) is a low-volume system that can fail and is costly to repair. Sunroof drain clogs causing carpet and trunk-floor staining are widely reported. Pre-purchase: check oil consumption (low dipstick is the tell), inspect carpets for water staining, and confirm the rear active steering (if equipped) operates without warning lights.
Modern Era
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Y51 (M37 / M56 / M Hybrid)
2011–2013 · Y51 · sedan
Third-generation Infiniti M, sold in the US 2011-2013 on the Y51 chassis. M37 used the 3.7L VQ37VHR V6 (around 330 hp), M56 used the 5.6L VK56VD V8 (around 420 hp), and a hybrid variant (M35h) paired the VQ35HR with an electric motor. 7-speed automatic across the lineup. RWD or AWD. For the 2014 model year the M was renamed to Q70 as part of Infiniti's brand-wide nomenclature change, but the chassis continued unchanged.
Watch out: VQ37VHR timing chain stretch and intake-valve carbon buildup (the engine uses port and direct injection on later applications, though M37 is port-only) become visible past 100k miles. Owner reports of front strut bearing knock and electronic shifter quirks are common. The M56's VK56VD with direct injection benefits from intake cleaning at high mileage. Hybrid M35h cars carry the added complexity of a 12-year-old high-voltage system and dedicated cooling. Pre-purchase: scan all modules for stored codes, verify hybrid pack state of health on M35h cars, and listen for chain rattle on cold start.
M45 1 gen
Q45 2 gens
Radwood Era
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1st Gen (G50)
1990–1996 · G50 · sedan
Original Infiniti Q45, sold in the US 1990-1996 on the G50 chassis. 4.5L VH45DE 32-valve DOHC V8 (around 278 hp), paired exclusively to a 4-speed automatic. RWD. Full-size luxury sedan and Infiniti's brand-launch flagship, sold alongside the Lexus LS400 as Japan's first serious assault on the German luxury establishment. Notable for its initial 'no grille' front-end styling, replaced by a more conventional grille for 1994.
Watch out: Parts availability is the headline ownership issue today: VH45DE-specific components (distributor, ignition coils, specific sensors) are increasingly scarce, and the optional hydraulic active suspension (where equipped) is unsupported by Nissan and effectively unrepairable. Owner reports of cracked dashboards, climate control LCD pixel failure, and brittle interior plastics are universal across the run. The engine itself is mechanically robust. Pre-purchase: prefer cars without the active suspension (or with a passive conversion already done), verify the timing chain is quiet on cold start, and budget for cosmetic interior work on any honest survivor.
Y2K Era
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3rd Gen (F50)
2002–2006 · F50 · sedan
Third (and final) generation Q45, sold in the US 2002-2006 on the F50 chassis derived from the Nissan President. 4.5L VK45DE DOHC V8 (around 340 hp), paired to a 5-speed automatic. RWD. Notable for its distinctive seven-element headlight pods and aggressive styling. Discontinued after 2006 without a direct replacement; the Infiniti M (Y50) took over the brand's full-size luxury duties at a lower price point.
Watch out: Low US sales volume during its run means parts availability and qualified service are spotty today, particularly for the active suspension and electronic options. VK45DE timing chain stretch and intake-valve carbon buildup show up at high mileage. Owner reports of HVAC blend-door actuator failures and dashboard electronics gremlins are common. The active rear steering (where equipped) is another low-volume system to inspect. Pre-purchase: scan for stored chassis and powertrain codes, confirm a Nissan/Infiniti specialist can support the car in your area, and budget for one-time deferred maintenance on any survivor.
Q50 1 gen
Q60 1 gen
Q70 1 gen
QX50 2 gens
Modern Era
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J50
2014–2017 · J50 · suv
Renaming of the EX35/EX37 under Infiniti's 2013-2015 Q-and-QX nomenclature shuffle. 3.7L VQ37VHR V6 (~325hp), 7-speed automatic, RWD or AWD. Built on the Nissan FM platform, same family as the G37/Q50 sedans. Tall-coupe-shaped crossover that was somewhere between a wagon and an SUV in proportions. Mid-cycle the wheelbase was extended slightly to add rear-seat room. Discontinued after 2017; the totally-different 2nd-gen QX50 launched as a 2019.
Watch out: Same VQ37VHR timing-chain-tensioner issue as the 370Z and G37, cold-start rattle is the tell. Aging electronics (especially in-dash systems) are the secondary concern. Mechanically these cars are durable; the EX/J50 platform is the Infiniti sweet spot for cheap RWD V6 fun in SUV clothing.
Modern Era
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2nd Gen
2019–2026 · J55 · suv
Second-generation QX50, a clean-sheet redesign with no powertrain or platform carryover from the J50. 2.0L KR20DDET VC-Turbo I4 using Infiniti's variable-compression-ratio technology (268hp / 280 lb-ft). Xtronic CVT. FWD or AWD, the RWD heritage is gone. Roomier interior than the outgoing model; conventional crossover proportions. Entered production November 2017 for the 2019 model year. The VC-Turbo here is the same family as the one Nissan put in the Altima.
Watch out: VC-Turbo engine is the structural risk. The variable-compression-ratio link mechanism adds moving parts that no conventional engine has, and long-term ownership data is still developing. Early reports include some warranty engine replacements. Xtronic CVT is the secondary concern. If the powertrain holds up, the rest of the car is conventionally built, if it doesn't, the repair bill is severe.
QX60 2 gens
Modern Era
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L50
2013–2020 · L50 · suv
Three-row, seven-passenger family SUV. Launched as the Infiniti JX35 for the 2013 model year, renamed QX60 for 2014 under the new nomenclature. 3.5L VQ35DE V6 (~265hp). Xtronic CVT only. FWD or AWD. Built on the Nissan D platform, shared with the contemporary Murano Z51/Z52 and Pathfinder R52. A QX60 Hybrid (2014-2017) added a small electric motor and an Atkinson-cycle I4 but sold poorly.
Watch out: Xtronic CVT is the dominant ownership risk. Nissan extended warranties on related-model-year CVTs after class-action settlement; verify the build year and whether the CVT has already been replaced. The aluminum hood and certain trim panels have rust complaints in salt-belt states. Otherwise it's a luxury-trimmed Pathfinder and ages similarly.
Modern Era
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L51
2022–2026 · L51 · suv
Second-generation QX60. 3.5L VQ35DD V6 (~295hp, direct-injection). 9-speed automatic, the CVT is gone, replacing it with the ZF-licensed 9-speed used in the Pathfinder R53. FWD or Intelligent AWD. Three-row, six- or seven-passenger. Sister vehicle to the Pathfinder R53 with luxury interior trim and Infiniti styling. Refreshed cabin, better sound deadening, and a quieter highway ride than the outgoing L50.
Watch out: 9-speed automatic shares the JR913E family used elsewhere in the Nissan group; early reports include some harsh low-speed shifting and occasional valve-body warranty replacements. Otherwise too new for a developed long-term failure pattern.