Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Infiniti’s certified pre-owned program explained

If you’re new to certified pre-owned programs, CPO vehicles must be below a certain age and mileage, pass a dealership inspection and include some sort of extended warranty, which is known as the CPO warranty. Every major automaker has its own CPO program.

Infiniti offers three distinct CPO tiers based on vehicle age and mileage, with the standard Infiniti CPO providing the most comprehensive coverage.

Infiniti CPO

This is the primary CPO program for recent models. To qualify, a used Infiniti must be under five years old, have fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer and pass a 167-point inspection. This tier includes a six-year/75,000-mile warranty or a six-year/unlimited-mile warranty, both of which provide bumper-to-bumper coverage.

This option has a $0 deductible. Additional benefits include one year of pre-paid maintenance and a car rental reimbursement (up to $50 per day for five days) if you need to rent a car while yours is in the shop.

Infiniti CPO Select

This tier covers Infiniti vehicles up to 10 model years old and with up to 100,000 miles. Coverage is more limited than the standard CPO program, consisting of a one-year/12,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. Repairs under this plan require a $100 deductible and the inspection is cut in half (84 points instead of 167). You’ll also get benefits like a free oil change, tire rotation and a $50 rental car per diem if your car has to go in for warranty-related work.

CPO Select

This program is designed for eligible non-Infiniti vehicles up to 10 years or 100,000 miles old. It also requires an 84-point inspection and has a $100 deductible. The powertrain warranty for non-Infiniti vehicles is reduced to six months/6,000 miles, and the rental car per diem is reduced to $42 per day for a maximum of five days.

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How good is Infiniti’s CPO warranty?

The Infiniti CPO warranty stands out with its bumper-to-bumper coverage for up to six years, longer than many luxury competitors' warranties.

Your certified pre-owned Infiniti includes one of two warranties. The main difference between the two is the mileage limit — one has unlimited miles, the other lasts for 75,000 miles. Both warranties provide bumper-to-bumper coverage, meaning virtually every car part is guaranteed against factory defects. The only exceptions to bumper-to-bumper coverage are usually gaskets, cosmetic issues and routine wear-and-tear parts like brake pads or wiper blades.

We asked our local dealer to explain why some cars come with unlimited-mile warranties and others don’t. Note that this is an anecdote, not a hard rule.

“It’s usually up to the service department,” a representative told us. “They’ll consider the model, the engine and the maintenance record, and if the car has a high lifetime expectancy, they’ll come to us and say, ‘Hey, this one’s good for unlimited’ or, ‘Hey, this one’s good for 75.’”

Infiniti CPO warranty vs. factory warranty

It’s important to understand how the CPO warranty interacts with Infiniti’s original factory warranty. All new Infiniti vehicles come with the following manufacturer’s warranty:

• Bumper-to-bumper: Four-year/60,000-mile coverage
• Powertrain: Six-year/70,000-mile coverage (which only covers a few dozen parts in the engine, transmission and drive axles)

Because factory warranties automatically transfer to new owners, you receive whatever remains of that original coverage when you buy CPO. That means that the six-year/75,000-mile CPO warranty will likely overlap with the remaining factory warranty.

Branding warranties this way is common industry practice. Be aware that if you buy a CPO Infiniti, you’re not getting six years/75,000 miles of coverage from the date you buy the car, but from the date the car first went into service.

How does Infiniti’s CPO warranty compare?

Infiniti’s CPO program stands out by adding an extra two years/15,000 miles or two years/unlimited miles bumper-to-bumper protection beyond the factory term. As you’ll see from the chart below, this is more generous than the industry standard of around one year/12,000 miles.

Is a CPO Infiniti worth it?

Buying a CPO Infiniti is generally worth the premium if you want the protection of a manufacturer-backed warranty without the rapid depreciation of a new vehicle.

In general, buying a CPO vehicle is more likely worth it if:

• You place a high value on peace of mind
• The warranty and benefits justify the added cost
• The make and model you’re considering has a troubled history of reliability

How reliable are Infinitis?

In the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, 2023 Infiniti models experienced 233 problems per 100 vehicles after three years of ownership, compared with the industry average of 204. Overall, it ranked no. 23 out of 30 vehicles. Lexus ranked the highest in the study, with 151 problems per 100 vehicles.

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How much does a certified pre-owned Infiniti cost?

Certified pre-owned Infinitis from 2022 to 2024 typically cost between $25,000 and $60,000, depending on the model, according to our research.

Typically, dealers charge more for certified pre-owned cars than for used cars. With a CPO Infiniti, you may pay thousands of dollars more than you would for a used Infiniti. That means you’re generally paying thousands more for:

• Comprehensive inspection: A 167-point check by certified technicians.
• Extended protection: A two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty extension.
• Maintenance and perks: One year of complimentary basic service and 24/7 roadside assistance, trip interruption and rental car reimbursement.

Whether these perks are worth the increased cost is largely up to you. Before choosing CPO, check your current benefits. You might already have roadside assistance through AAA or trip interruption coverage through your credit card. You can also hire an independent mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection for approximately $200.

Do you need an extended warranty for your Infiniti?

If you buy a used Infiniti that isn't CPO, an independent extended warranty can provide similar protection, often at a lower total entry price.

In our full breakdown of Infiniti's extended warranty, we found that the average cost of extended warranty protection for an Infiniti hovered around $1,125 per year of bumper-to-bumper coverage. That’s typically less than paying for a CPO car, and it’s possible you can find an even better deal than that by shopping around.

Still, if you want to own a CPO Infiniti, you can always try negotiating with a dealer to get the price down.

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Bottom line

An Infiniti CPO vehicle is a strong choice if you want to avoid the reliability gamble of a standard used luxury car. While you will pay more upfront, the combination of a 167-point inspection and an extended bumper-to-bumper warranty provides a level of security that a simple pre-purchase inspection can’t match.