Infiniti Q50s are BREAKING!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Are Q50s breaking at an accelerated rate? More and more messages coming through lately questioning the quality of the 3.7 Q50. There are a couple of more expensive issues popping up, but is it really cause for concern?
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U make me feel so much better about owning my Q50. I bought my 2014 3.7 5 months ago with 70k miles. I have done all fluid changes including transmission drain and fill , transmission still feels healthy. I also replaced the rear diff bushing and was able to find someone to do it for $250, so I got very lucky. You are very correct about the valve body situation, if it were to go out, I would probably upgrade to vr30 tranny bc I’m rlly tempted to go force induction. Other than that, my Q has given me no problems and runs great since my ownership. I currently have your catback set up with test pipes and a tune. It sounds so good and is very fun to drive. Overall, this car is an awesome platform, great job on making a video showing how reliable it is
Just bought a 2014 3.7 today a 79k miles and I’m gettin nervous now what should I mess with first not worried about making it fast or cool just the reliability
Every car has its own flaws, these q50s have such a large following that those with issues tend to be more vocal about it compared to many other brands/models. Still, hard to find an equivalent platform that’s 8+ years old with any less issues. Everyone driving around in newer small displacement turbo cars are probably going to have a rude awakening of some sort down the line… probably not as straightforward as a diff bushing. 😅
That’s exactly right
They already replace turbos at 30k but try to hate on 3.7s like they are so superior
I have 2005 xle camry and never had big issues with it just the regular maintenance over 350,000 on the V6 engine super quiet,and trans is still pushing along
my q literally breaks 2 times a month and i’ve spent so much on maintenance but hey i won’t have to touch that part again😎 love this car recommend 100% stop being scared of infinitis they just sassy
Had my 2014 since new. The ONLY issue I have had is a rear wheel speed sensor. 118,xxx miles and car runs great!
Gonna pick up a Q50 Hybrid AWD fully loaded, multimedia pack, 360 degree parking cam, sports brakes everything, cant wait. Only thing im kinda afraid of is the mileage as its in 150k km (about 93k miles) but it has a full service history for the first 50k miles, only serviced at Infiniti, after which it got to an old Porsche collectors wife, so I have high hopes that its a-okay. Thank you for all the vids on the platform, yours is the most in depth of all of content creators. Its a bit over the market price, at like 22k USD, but eh, you pay for a quality car. I hope I will be just as happy as you are with yours!
Have you looked at the cost to replace the hybrid battery? I had a q50 hybrid. You’ll love the torque. The regenerator brakes are a little difficult to get used to.
@@Lesleggnot yet, just test drove the car today. Pulls like a train. Will see how long the batteries are in their life cycle. Funny thing is, I wasnt used to hear all the road noise when in pure electric mode, as im used to ICE cars :)) i thought for a sec something is broken.
There's a reason why Billy Bob's Garage will fix your Infiniti and you have to take your BMW to dealerships or specific shops. You'll always win on the Infiniti
Actually did all the work myself on my F30 340i (first gen B58). Was it hard? Not really, only 1-2 times was it actually difficult. Now was it worth it? Hell no. I spent 6k maintaining that car in a year and a half. Had to sell it, and now back to Infiniti with a 2013 G37.
BMW is so much better in every way though. It’s not really debatable
@@MoosePolo Not at all lol. I actually prefer how my G37 drives over my 340i I had previously. Not only that, but my wallet also enjoys owning the G37 more than the 340i.
The Edgar broke boy car 😂
My warranty covered my trans which blew not too long after I got it (70k) other than been about 30k that I ain’t seen a light and I drive my car hard, definitely would recommend fuel injector cleaner every once in a while to avoid losing any power and you should be good, just make sure you’ve got that warranty
You described me right now 😅 I'm thinking of buying a 2016 q50 400 for 26k with 65k miles but I'm afraid it will be a nightmare and specially the fact that it has some mods to it like the exhaust. I am afraid that the previous owner had fun with it and left the problems for me to deal with.
Probably best to try and find one from an old lady. Lord knows most Q50s are driven by middle-age women.
I bought the Z1 rear diff brace after seeing your video a few months back and it was surreal. I didn’t expect to already feel it while driving out of the mechanic shop, 10/10, do you know why I now hear a creaking sound when from the rear -while accelerating from a stop? Happened right after installing the brace
I just went thru the valve body issue at 65k , was gonna replace it but went along taking the car to a shop to get a vr30 trans installed for less than 2k🔥 drives amazing now
was it an easy job to replace it for a vr30 transmission?
@@yungstunna9257I paid 1750 for the job to be done, price was pretty unbeatable and a 2 day job I had my car back quicker than a dealership would take care of you, they need to modify a few things in order to make it work
Saw a q50s dropped off at the dealership by tow truck. (Lowered, exhaust, nice wheels, custom wrap) Overheard the owner say he had just purchased it 5 days ago, no start and even when jumped, still wouldn’t start. I went back to the dealership to pick up my title 1 month later, saw the same Q still parked in the same spot. 😬something terrible was definitely wrong with that Infiniti.
Probably the turbo are down if it’s a 3.0t, they stay a good while in the dealer
Just replaced the valve body and sensors in my 2015 Q with 86k miles. It was just shy of $3,250. Wasn’t driving the car hard, was in standard mode, went to the gas station to fill up no issues but when I left it wouldn’t go past 2nd gear, couldn’t change the car into any other mode. It’s now fixed and running perfect again!
Out of nowhere!
just had the same issue
Same exact issue and outcome from earlier this morning 😢😢
I just had the same issue as well 83k
Same on a 2016 370Z 72k miles :(
My friend recently had his rear diff bushing replaced at 49k miles (2014 RWD). He got the Z1 Motorsports rear diff bushing set for $200 (it was on sale for $50 off around the 4th of July holiday). Labor where we live cost him $700 to replace it.
Local shop or dealership?
@@DominicMagana This is a local shop that focuses on drivetrain components
2014 Q50a (yes i know)
Got it for 7k in 2019 clean title 55k miles. 115k miles now i banged on it from time to time since only thing i do is hit the freeway with it... have a misfire changed all sparks and ignition coils checked for leaks. Took it to a mom and pop shop dude said it was the head gasket. Was thinking of getting a used motor and going VR trans.......but i might just go ahead and rebuild the motor to go Supercharged make a light 500whp nothing crazy.
If you supercharge, make sure you address the trans as well.
Yea going VR trans. New cars are too much next car is Lc 500 waiting for them to get to 50-60k. Until then I'll just put 15k into the Q50 have it as a daily for another 5-7 years. Car payments today are 550+ (not including insurance) too much for none Collectible for me
Had to replace my valve body in my 15 Q40 at 101k. Did it myself and with a friend for around $1600 after parts. So far so good. Running smoother than before.
Well done!
How much did the dealer charge to program it after you installed it?
Changed my subframe last week and did the differential fluid change and all bushing as well
Nice job!
i have a 2015 q50 had it for about 5 years bought with 38k miles never hard a issue with it till recently with the valve body. car jus hit 102k miles
I am keeping my 2013 G37 😅still bulletproof!
Same 7AT from “Jatco” in the 370z? I had mine replaced at 56,000…. Been fine for the past 50,000… I think you do have to do the fluid change and understand that it’s a liability if you beat the snot out of it…. I plan on VR30 swap…. Much faster cleaner shifts
Just got my q50 a month ago & already been in the shop twice 🫥
Damn!
Man last week my radiator blew and now this week my motor is shaking aggressively getting code p0304 for 4th cylinder misfire. Granted the car got 150k miles but i been doing regular maintenance will be fixing this weekend i hope
2014 Q base 3.7 Just hit 140k today no issues just regular oil change every 5k and i did rotors and breaks and sepertine belt only issues ever. I drive it not hard but I do have fun I love the car so far no complaints!!!
If you’re good to it it’ll be good to you!
Keep Trans Fluid Changed and use a Trans Cooler, Great Video as always
On Reddit they say that a lot of issues happen after a trans fluid change
The people who complain about car issues are clueless and doesn’t know how to maintain cars in general. Car will break if not properly maintain as simple as changing oil 3-5k miles. I have a q50 3.0t bought used at 30k miles and now sitting at 93k miles has never have any issues except changing the serpentine belt cuz it was squeaky have new intake and z1 hoses as well. I changed it every 3k miles with Nissan oil z1 oil bolts. My car STILL DRIVE SO DAMN GOOD LIKE BRAND NEW. No turbo problems at all boost still kicks in. Those people who break their cars are clueless who can’t maintain simple maintenance. They abuse the car and can’t take care of it it’s simple as it is.
If you’re going to abuse a car, you better know how to work on it or have the pockets to fix them!
Had mine for 96k miles and dozens of street takeovers so it’s been sideways for a good portion of those miles. No spectators hit and no mechanical problems ever 😎 🤞🏽
Lol nice!
Typical q and G owner 😂
I started having weird transmission issues in my 3.7 around 160k km. Sold it immediately and got a BMW 435i M-Performance. I love it.
Nice car for sure!
😭😭
Had a 335i Tuned loved it for a couple months. Once I realized BMW dealerships are full of cucks and the motors are half plastic I moved away from them. Gasket leaks, needed walnut blasting on the intake valves, oil filter housing constantly leaked.. Bad injectors and dealing with BMW was a fucking nightmare. They dont give a fuck.
You traded it for an oil leaking system lol
You'll love it more a few years later when everything starts to leak and plastic parts start to crumble.
Got my 2015 q50s at 45k now its around 85k..still running strong only thing I changed was the rotors to Z1 rotors but the squil like crazy now about to go back to stock then looking for a q60s come winter time.
2016 3.0TT here. Car stopped shifting this morning on the way to work with no warning signs beforehand. 55k miles. I baby the thing so I was baffled. $3,011 total. Here’s to hoping it was a one-time issue. Had to replace the rear differential gaskets earlier this year too.
That’s crazy. Did they tell you what the issue was? By rear diff gasket do you mean the seal around the axel?
@@SpeedCultureStudios not exactly certain. They said the rear differential was leaking oil. Ironically I changed the oil just months prior while in warranty and there wasn’t any known issues. Now that I’m out of warranty I’m highly considering trading the car in. I keep seeing stuff about failed turbos in 2016 models 😩.
@@SpeedCultureStudios valve body / speed sensor was the issue.
@@phil_8367 uh oh, first valve body in the 3.0 that I’ve heard
had a valve body issue on my old 2017 3.0t. Input speed sensor goes out and puts the car into limp mode.
My valve body seems to act up under low throttle low rpm shifting between 1-2 has been that way for over 60k miles now vehicle has 200,000 miles on it currently, transmission fluid change did nothing to help but vehicle remains consistent knock on wood it has been One of the most reliable consistent enjoyable vehicle's and I've owned many reliable platforms owned including The gm 3.8, I didn't break a front u joint which shattered the front differential
I love my car 2015 350gt hybrid … however the valve body is stressing me out! Bought one and it wasn’t good ….car parked over a year😢
144k hwy miles and am replacing it now,i still like my q so to me its worth it since its the only problem ive had,and have kept up with maintenance
Mine always has tiny air bubbles in the oil and the motor makes some pretty bad noises. It's quiet now but not sounding too good. It's a 2015 with 98k mi.
Yup I had transmission problems I just vr30 swap my transmission it's worth it
I had the valve body issue at around 75k 2yrs ago. I bought a used one from a Q70S and had it installed all total for under 500. No problems since and I'm at 91k now. That's the only issue I've had with the car.
Under $500 installed ?! Where do you live ? My 2015 Q’s valve body went out and dealer is charging $1,900 new plus $600 labor. My mechanic is trying to locate a used one but no luck either
I would love to see a video of your opinions on upgrading/swapping the 7speed trans. My ‘13 transmission is at 10200 miles and with wanting to do power upgrades the trans is my biggest concern.
Either do the VR30 7at swap, or buy another low mile good condition 2011-2015 trans, add an aftermarket trans cooler, and stay on top of trans fluid service. I service mine every 30k miles, but every 60k at the most is fine.
My friend got a 2015 Infiniti q40 basically a g37 different name from caravana with 50 k miles and right after the valve body went
i juss bought my 15 q50 on 7/24 with 53k miles. it was an older couple that owned it and barely drived it
Then the ones with turbos, they are going bad. Dont make them like the G35 anymore
70k 2015 my transmission defiantly felt clunky i had a code P0826. cleared code and feels better for now. local nissan/infinti shop told me 4500 out the door for a vr swap transmission. also other issues up untill this point stock struts at 29k blown . rear diff bushing and many end links. the car has been great other wise
I have a 2015 3.7 with 154k miles on it and have changed Valve covers at about 100k. Currently have a vacuum leak that i can’t find but most likely an old hose.
How are you able to tell you have a vacuum leak
@@casinlawrence2678 check engine code & when driving you can tell it’s leaking air because when I accelerate it doesn’t go right away.
Had my fluid flushed every 40k miles. I'm currently at almost 90k miles on my 2012 mostly hard city driving... no issues...knock on wood .
Nice!
I wonder if the rear cradle for the Q50S is the same for the Q70L. At some point soon I will have to replace it on my 2015 Q70L.
is there a known issue on why the valve body will fail? My individual Infiniti Q70L just clocked over 200,000 miles. I have serviced the transmission every 50,000 miles. I’ve noticed that as I approach 50,000 miles the transmission starts to slip and buck at low acceleration particularly up a hill. Once the transmission service is performed, it starts to operate normally with no more bucking or slippage.
In my honest opinion, it’s a lack of scheduled maintenance. Obviously, the engine oil should be replaced every 5000 miles with good synthetic oil. The transmission should be serviced every 50,000 miles. The differential should be serviced every 60,000 miles. The brake fluid should be monitored and changed when water is detected. The coolant should be serviced every 30,000 miles to 40,000 miles The transfer case should be serviced every 50,000 miles. All these Infiniti 3.7L VQ engines with the seven speed automatic simply require scheduled maintenance.
Put 194k KM on my 2015. I did not, baby the car, and did many full throttle pulls... a little Rev flair and slipped out of gear once in a while. Apart from that, just regular maintenance and very reliable. Replaced a throttle body and 2 front wheel bearings during its life. Miss my Q50
Excellent!
3.7 is well proven though
35,000 km 2015 infiniti q50, own it since november 2022 and no problems at all.
Because of these issues, is that why they are so cheap aftermarket? I went to see a couple of Q50, but they needed thousands of dollars in repairs, and it had nothing to do with the things you mentioned 😅. I went to with a Lexus GS 350 with 186k miles that drives like a new car instead. $13k is what I paid for the Lexus. It's funny that one of the Q50 that I was going to go see had transmission issues 😮
It’s not because of the issues. It’s just a typical used car thing-they don’t hold their value that well, but the used market is down right now as well
2015 ‘15 3.7 43k miles for $21,650 been itching at this buy for a bit now any advice?
Try to get the price down some. Seems high considering the used market right now
How you put your top screen like that, rather stare at that then the gps 😂
The valve body problem isn’t exclusive to the Q50. When I was an Infiniti tech I also replaced them on the Ex and FX SUV’s. I’m thinking it’s just a faulty component on those particular 7AT’s on the 37.
Not that bad of a job to do honestly. Just a bit messy lol.
Yes definitely shared between the models. I’ve been seeing complaints of valve body issues in the SUVs lately as well
I heard the valve bodies go out due to sludge and people not putting in new trans fluid do you think thats what it is?
@@YhapppI’d assume so since a lot of these cars don’t have their transmission fluid changed since Infiniti and Nissan say that the transmission fluid is good for the lifetime of the transmission so a lot these cars that are older and have higher mileage have old and gross fluid in them
@@Yhappp while lack of maintenance is entirely possible, I think it’s just a faulty part.
I’ve had them go out around 70k miles and we recommend trans fluid at 60k.
@@brokeq50boi80 I’ve never understood the lifetime fluid thing.
Had a brake sensor issue, but its built into the master cylinder. $1 part. $3000 job.
Oh wow that’s ridiculous
Somehow landed in one with the valve body issue after watching this😅
Don’t own a q50 but my auto 370z transmission broke a 2nd time on me. When you try to take it out park and put it in drive or reverse it just stall and cut off. Now gotta find yet again another transmission or pay extra to try to get the vr30 transmission to fit in my car. Worst transmission I ever dealt with🤦🏾♂️
My 2015 hasn’t had any valve body issues yet or rear diff bushing issues yet either and I’m about to turn over 107,000 miles🤞it’s still a great whip tho!! like you say they are getting older and things do happen.. but you don’t hear nothing but the complaints, you don’t hear about the people who have mo issues but any car you buy will have some things that need to be replaced after some period of time!!! I think either way the platform is great and the car is just all around sound and a lot of fun to own and drive daily 💪🏼💯
The valve body messed up on my at 120k miles. Took it to the dealership and they fixed it for free with warranty.
how? how long was your warranty?
My 2015 q50 , valve body went out at 72k , alternator went out at 75k , heater hose coolant leak , Door Lock actuator went out for my door, Oem Brake pads suck , Z1 undershroud 🙌 saves oil pans , this Nissan sucks I’m prolly gonna go B58,
I fixed all this stuff, the car runs great
Since all the Qs are being sold as used definitely check up on the transmission make sure its good before everything is finalized on the deal!
Story time:
Carvana fucked me over and my car was shifting hard as shit, so luckily i caught it early and got it replaced with a new transmission under the 100 day warranty.
That’s good to hear dude.
I’ve heard bad things about carvana
Iv got a 2015 q50 it's at 230,k / 143,000 miles and I beat the fuck out of it, floor it everywhere hard on the breaks sqweeling through corners, only problem iv had is a fuel pump failure with cost me 1000cad out the door I love this car
They can take a beating!
had mine for almost 3 years im around 50k no issues yet lol
The rack and pinion is also an issue for higher miles
Literally just had to replace mine 💀 under warranty luckily
@@Macho_USIhow did you know yours was bad?
@@Evil_Giannii went in for a oil change and then they came back with a packet showing me how the car is etc but one of things in it was my power steering bushing was leaking fluid so pretty much had to replace the whole thing and the power steering lines
How much Because am currently dumping power steering fluid
@@Pee_Tur well I practically saved over 3 grand with my warranty but still have to pay 1900 because the warranty company i have sucks ass and dosent cover the entire thing but to replace all that probably a 4-5k job out of pocket
Infiniti is a very good and reliable car 🚗. It's not the car it's the driver. If you drive it like a grandma it will last. If you dog 🐶 it like it's stolen it will not last. Just food for thought. I have some cars to go fast in when I feel like it from scat packs to 350zs. My daily driver is fast enough for me. 08 Acura TL type s
Bought mine june 26 & 3 weeks later valve body went out omw to work so just be very cautious other than that i love the car
Anyone that somehow thinks a BMW over a Nissan product in over all cost of ownership if you actually take care of the thing deserves what they get. We're taking about a cross brand shared platform with a "cheaper" brand vs a European congomorate if very particular parts and platforms.
I’m with ya 100%
2014 q50 with 123k miles and my baby still running flawlessly 🙏🙏🙏 (I’ve been the only owner)
Glad to hear it!
@@SpeedCultureStudioshave u heard anyone having an issue with driver door not locking ?
I have zero issues
With my 2014 infiniti Q50S hybrid and it has over 150,000 miles
My valve body issue failed cant get one
do the hybrids still have the value body issues?
Still the same trans but there are fewer hybrids on the road so we likely just don’t hear about the failure as much.
Had to replace transmission twice due to valve body issues even though I own the g37
Damn
Hey SCS I’m thinking of selling my 2014 q and getting a 2019 3.0t from a private party and i wanted to ask you what should I check before I buy to make sure car is healthy? I just don’t want to get it then the turbos give out or something cuz i really have no clue how they maintained it and some people listen to infiniti and do their oil changes every 10k miles 🤦♂️
Serp belt, Coolant levels( you have to monitor it these burn coolant), Turbo health,
What’s the symptoms of the valve body issue
Rough shifting, hanging rpm, not shifting between gears
Have u heard anything about 3.0 Transmissions? Did those have any issues ? My vq transmission went out wanna do a vr swap but don’t know if they even good. No one seems to rlly know
They seem to better, but we have heard of valve body failures in the 2016 and 2017 lately, so I hope that’s not a bad sign!
Im dealing with a valve body problem🤦🏽♂️
Damn!!
How will I know if I'm having problems with my rear diff bushing?
You will hear it
bushing will be wet af and driping fluid on diff cover .
Get a turbo transmission from a 3.0t slap it on your q and u should be good
I have a q50 3.7….. trans went out at a 100k replaced it with a used one and now my down shift is a little rough. No codes is showing any suggestions !?
Probably needs to be flashed to the car
What is a good upgrade for awd q50 to get better 0-60 times?
For a 3.7 don’t worry bout it 3.0T lower your car and stickier tires
I got AWD redsport getting LSD in 1-2 months for the bogging and traction being lost at times and Z1 turbos later on in the year
@@joeblowig that’s like more than getting better 0-60 that’s race car mods 😭 z1 pure 2 turbos? Yea you tryna run the streets, do you plan on getting a inner chiller ?
@@lewis3589 i got the AMS Heat Exchanger already but I’m tryna look into getting the interchiller these summer days in Mississippi are toasty hot. I really want a bigger radiator though but I’m beating 10 speeds 5.0s and A FEW SS 10 speed and scats idc if they fbo or not they dead even on top end😂😂
I have a 2017 Infiniti q50 3.0t first owner my engine is going out at 105,000 miles I fill eventually this cars will go up in value good vehicle but has many issues
I’m at 65k 3.7 I need to sell this thing asap
my 2014 broke today while driving.. probably the 6th time it's been in the shop in the last year... my buddies 2014 lexis has yet to break... if you think 100k is a lot.. you never owned a toyota
Lexus is consistently one of the highest rated for reliability. It’s a Toyota after all. However, sounds like you had some bad luck with your Q50-or you are very hard on it.
@@SpeedCultureStudiosno not very hard just bad luck I guess.... Luckily I have a buddy that owns a shop and he usually fixes it for pretty cheap
My rear bumper fell off my 2017 Q50 RS without being hit😢 Going to cost $1000 to fix😭😭
Just fell off??
@@SpeedCultureStudios yep. I didn't hear anything, but when I got to my destination, the driver's side was dragging on the ground and was destroyed.
My serpentine belt just popped 😂 was a $1300 infiniti fix but she drives new. My advice for 2016+ people Fix the damn belt before it snaps😂
Great advice!
How long does the q50 hybrid bat last
I have a 2018 q50 red sport 400 and it just stopped running at a stop light couldn't get it to start and when I went to the mechanic he showed me how hard it was to try and crank the crankshaft by hand I think my engine if done and he can't even figure out why. Engine has plenty of oil in it.
Dang what happened I’m thinking about getting one
Oh yeah 14 and 15's are having major issues. The misses 15 Q50 had $6000 worth of issues. Particularly the wack ass valve body's thats in them!!!
So I just bought a Q50s redsport, does it has a better tranny than the other platforms of Q50’s?? Should I be worried?
The trans seems to be better 2017+. What year is your q50
@@SpeedCultureStudios It’s a 2017 with 38k miles, I’m thinking about doing tranny maintenance just in case, would you recommend to change the differential bushings??
@@SpeedCultureStudios it’s a 2017, with 38k miles on it, I’m thinking about doing the tranny service just in case, and maybe replace the differential bushings, would you recommend it?
2019-2020 VR trans with flex plate. Solve that issue.
Yep
Don’t get a old Q50 that get miles on it and had more than 2 owner simple as that. Or make sure it’s clean.
NO MAJOR ISSUES. I've had 3 infiniti. 2011 M37, 2013 G37, Current Q50 3.7. All purchased under 70k. All driven over 120k. Only 1 w/$1,500 cost. (multiple SM issues) G37. And I drv hard. I probably just jinked myself. 🤔
thank you i had extremely good luck with 08 g35x 09 g37 all over 120k miles now have a 15’ 3.7L. only issue ever is the 08 g35 wasn’t running right and i tightened something around the battery and it never did it again sold it at 185k still shifted agressive as ever.
my 16 q50 3.0 breaks fucking constantly. I'm in the process of switching everything back to stock and selling. ill always love Infiniti and Nissan but I'm switching to German. looking at an Audi s4 or something with a b58, only because working on them is easier. my q50 has gone through 4 sets of injectors, oem injectors failed, then failed again so switched to aftermarket, which also eventually failed, then got warrantied with an upgraded set, which also failed. in process of getting them replaced and then selling it. somehow both throttle bodies had to be replaced, my block was porous so that was replaced as well, water pump had to be replaced, turbo seals went out, had them replaced under warranty, less than 10k miles later blown again. idk how others have such good luck with their 3.0t, but mine has been a curse, i know this video is about the 3.7 but still. Seems that the 18+ vr30s have been good though, so maybe just stay away from the 16-17 vr30s lol.
Edit: I suppose its worth mentioning it was modified. it made 530whp and 480wtq and people are prob gunna say its because its modded but I haven't seen anyone at all with his many issues lol. But at the same time I've seen people with completely stock Qs having a ton of issues
If your going for mods b58 will be the most reliable engine
It’s definitely because you were making too much power. These cars aren’t sports cars… these turbos are built for economy not sport. That being said, if you stayed at stage 1 making only 450 crank hp you’d be fine
If you have the money just go get a lexus gs350 around the same year. Bullet proof cars
Lookout do you even still have your Q50? I replaced my valve body at 100000 miles these things are like on a scheduled failure plan. Steer away from eBay purchase at stealership:(
Is the vr30 transmission upgrade a performance upgrade or a maintenance fix?
Both. Holds way more torque and does not have the valve body issues
I’m having valve body issues what’s the best option for replacing that part
You literally answered your own question… replace the part.
Hey SCS I have a question. I have a G37 but same Valve body as a Q50 3.7 and I found a $1500 level 10 transmission I'm thinking of purchasing but I don't know if I should get that or just do a VR30 upgrade.
VR30 is the best way to go if you have the budget. Level 10 has an interesting history.
So why aren’t you inside one talking about the car
What are you asking? Have you seen my channel? I don’t think I need to be inside a Q50 to talk about a Q50 😂 I’m pretty familiar…
Bro owns a tuned q50 i think he knows the car lmao
Is it worth it as a first car? I'm okay with learning how to fix things like the valve body, I've been looking at a '15 3.7 Premium AWD. All highway miles probably, judging its yearly mileage.
It’s a great car overall
They break because no one takes care of them but promise u if you do all maintenance before time it’ll last,I’m boosted and it’s been three years
Manual swap?
I think we’re going to start seeing this more and more!
46k miles with Value body issues.
Damn
Level10 has a “Valve Body Fix” on their website for 700 bucks...is that a viable solution to the tranny problem assuming it hasn’t already failed?
Possibly, but for the money, I’d just make the change to a vr30 trans
@@SpeedCultureStudioswhat am I missing about the vr30 trans swap? I was under the impression it’s the same jatco 7at. Wouldn’t it be real expensive swapping out the trans?
@@brendons.5374 I’m not certain about the exact specs but the vr30 7spd can handle more torque and they do not experience the valve body failures. May be the same trans with upgraded/improved components. It can be a spendy upgrade with install and flash, but still less than level 10 and just as dependable.
Honestly do your research and ask for the carfax when your interested on buying a q and make sure all the maintenance was done at Infiniti you should be in good shape. Glad I could click right off this video simply bc I keep up on maintenance and bought a vq that was well taken care of at Infiniti with 1 previous owner.
Definitely need to get as much background as possible! That goes for any used vehicle especially over 75k miles!