2017 Infiniti QX50: common problems and reliability
An average QX50 year.
13 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 QX50?The 2017 Infiniti QX50 has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Infiniti QX50 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other QX50 years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the QX50?
Across the 11 QX50 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2014) to 139 (2019). With 13 complaints, the 2017 QX50 sits about the same as the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation, with a clear consensus that the 2016-2017 (first-generation) models are highly regarded, while the 2019+ (second-generation) models are widely criticized.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX50. See the full QX50 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used QX50 listings typically run $32,905–$38,000 across 2021 to 2025 model years.
Other QX50 model years
Compare every QX50 year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
Compare the QX50 against its rivals
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