2017 Infiniti QX30: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 has 32 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag electrical and software glitches — includes dashboard randomly resetting while driving (causing car to shift to neutral and steering to lock), key fob not detected, remote start failure, infotainment screen blackouts, malfunctioning driver aids (intelligent cruise control/forward emergency braking), and erratic behavior of seat heaters and auto start/stop system. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

32
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
10
electrical system
7
steering
6
power train
5
visibility/wiper
4

Recalls affecting the 2017 QX30

air bags:side/window

Campaign 17V143000

Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air …

air bags:frontal

Campaign 17V691000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occur…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 16V939000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to…

steering

Campaign 21V419000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separat…

What owners say across generations

Mixed to negative sentiment overall. The vehicle is praised by some owners for its attractive design, sporty driving dynamics, good fuel economy from the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and high-quality interior materials, especially when purchased as a use

  • Electrical and software glitches — includes dashboard randomly resetting while driving (causing car to shift to neutral and steering to lock), key fob not detected, remote start failure, infotainment screen blackouts, malfunctioning driver aids (Intelligent Cruise Control/Forward Emergency Braking), and erratic behavior of seat heaters and auto start/stop system. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Expensive maintenance and repair costs — parts and labor are costly because the vehicle shares many components with Mercedes-Benz; repairs like a power steering pump or engine temperature control module can cost thousands of dollars. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission issues in cold weather — harsh shifting or "dropping hard" into first gear when the transmission is cold. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Various sensor failures — wheel speed sensors, ABS sensors, oxygen sensors, and barometric pressure sensors failing, triggering warning lights and causing system malfunctions. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine starting issues — failure to start linked to a faulty oil sensing component; one case reported where the issue could not be resolved without an engine replacement. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the QX30.

Typical used price

Used QX30 listings typically run $11,454–$16,777 across 2017 to 2019 model years.

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