2017 Infiniti QX50 reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Infiniti QX50 holds 13 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 13), then Service brakes (2) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2016 QX50 has 19 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 139 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Infiniti QX50. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (13 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The Infiniti dealer (BERGLAND Infiniti Roanoke, VA recently inspected the car, 68000m flashing airbag light caused by passenger seat electronics. The part to repair is 12400$"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag sensor unexpectedly illuminated and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the…"
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"Engine shut off while driving 45mph with no prior warning"
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"Engine light is on - transmission output speed sensor. Vehicle was inspect by Pep Boys # 208 My vehicle don't want to pick up speed. I don't know what caused the problem."
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"Last year I had to have the BCM replaced on my infiniti. Here I am a year later and I'm being told that I have to replace the BCM again. The dealer told me that there's water that is literally streaming directly past…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Infiniti QX50 SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2017 Infiniti QX50 SW RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| QX50 | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
| QX50 all-wheel drive | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Infiniti QX50 holds 13 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX50 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Infiniti QX50?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 13), then Service brakes (2) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX50 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 QX50 has 19 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 139 complaints, 9 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
Has the 2017 Infiniti QX50 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Infiniti QX50.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX50 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Infiniti QX50 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does an Infiniti QX50 take?
5W-30 for the 2.0L VC-Turbo; capacity about 5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Is there a VC-Turbo engine bearing recall on the QX50?
Recall 25V437000 covers certain 2019-2022 QX50 vehicles (with Rogue, Altima, and QX55) with VC-Turbo engines whose bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.