2017 Infiniti QX60 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Infiniti QX60 has 68 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most QX60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control.

2014 Infiniti QX60 — Photo by Kazyakuruma, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (20 of 68), then Electrical system (14) and Powertrain (13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 QX60 has 29 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 38 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

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 QX60. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2019-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V807000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2018-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 18V601000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Complaints by component (68 total)

Engine

Electrical system

Powertrain

Service brakes

Speed control

Air bags

Fuel and propulsion system

Steering

Structure

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Seat belts

Back-over prevention

Equipment

Exterior lighting

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seats

Suspension

Visibility

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I would like to place a complaint do to major safety concerns to my vehicle. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle is giving the wrong around. The warranty that they gave was there choice. The contract to the…"
Suspension, Wheels, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-03
"While driving on freeway , vehicle suddenly stopped without warning and came from 65 mph to 5mph in few secs. Driver seat airbags popped up. Couldn’t able to stop the vehicle and high clunky sounds while moving on…"
Air bags, Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-28
"The contact owns a 2017 Infinity QX60. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the moonroof suddenly exploded, causing shattered glass to fall inside the vehicle. The contact sustained minor scratches. The…"
Visibility · filed 2026-04-08
"The Infiniti QX 60 with the CVT Transmission has been a safety issue in the model year 2015- 2018. I was driving the vehicle on 3/18/2026 when the transmission stopped and cause my car to stop in traffic almost causing…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-03-23
"The continuous variable transmission (CVT) in my 2017 Infiniti QX60 failed due to faulty components. They are failing to cover the repair and take accountability for the faulty equipment even though they have admitted…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-03-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Infiniti QX60 SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	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
QX60 all-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-wheel drive	19	26	22 MPG	$3650
QX60 front-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	Front-wheel drive	20	27	22 MPG	$3650
QX60 hybrid all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	All-wheel drive	25	27	26 MPG	$2500
QX60 hybrid front-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S7)	Front-wheel drive	25	27	26 MPG	$2500

Specs and fitment

L50 generation, 2014–2021

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (3.5L VQ V6) , 5.1 qt capacity

Tire size 235/65R18

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-402 covers certain 2020 Nissan Murano and INFINITI QX60 vehicles, along with other Nissan and Infiniti models: the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured. Dealers inspect and replace components as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX60 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Infiniti QX60?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (20 of 68), then Electrical system (14) and Powertrain (13). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 QX60 has 29 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2018 has 38 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Infiniti QX60 been recalled?

The 2017 Infiniti QX60 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Infiniti QX60?

Owners have filed 68 complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Infiniti QX60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Infiniti QX60 is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Infiniti QX60 take?

0W-20 full synthetic for the L50 3.5L VQ V6 (2014-2021) and L51 (2022-on) common US fills. Confirm the filler-cap grade.

What tire sizes does the QX60 use?

L50 commonly lists 235/65R18. L51 lists 255/60R18 and 255/50R20 depending on trim.

What does recall 21V-402 cover involving the QX60?

Certain 2020 Infiniti QX60 vehicles (with Murano and other Nissan/Infiniti models): the front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have been improperly manufactured; dealers inspect and replace components as needed.