2018 Infiniti Q50: Blows cold intermittently
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Q50 report: blows cold intermittently. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 55,600 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2018 Q50 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11351917 (filed 08/28/2020): “On 6/13/2020 the drive belt shredded while driving under 30mph, under light acceleration. at first, the battery light illuminated on the instrument cluster, followed the check engine light. white smoke began to come from the engine. thankfully, i was nearby my…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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