2017 Infiniti QX60: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Infiniti QX60 has 67 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure (2014-2021 models) — complete failure, shuddering/juddering at low speeds, requiring full replacement. linked to a class-action lawsuit and extended warranties. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

67
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
20
electrical system
14
power train
13
service brakes
9
vehicle speed control
7

Recalls affecting the 2017 QX60

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Campaign 19V807000

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 unrepaire…

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Campaign 18V601000

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 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and generation, with reliability being the dominant theme. For the first-generation models (approximately 2014-2021), sentiment is overwhelmingly negative due to widespread, severe transmission failures associated wit

  • CVT Transmission Failure (2014-2021 models) — Complete failure, shuddering/juddering at low speeds, requiring full replacement. Linked to a class-action lawsuit and extended warranties. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Build Quality / Interior Rattles — Persistent rattles, especially from the panoramic roof/headliner area; loose body panels (e.g., front fender); generally poor interior assembly. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electronic / Infotainment Glitches — Main screen resolution failures requiring daily reboots; 360-degree camera failures; faulty front collision prevention/emergency braking; lane-keep assist ping-ponging between lanes. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Engine Sludge / Oil Consumption — Severe engine sludge leading to potential engine failure, often linked to extended oil change intervals. Notably mentioned in 2019-2020 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Problems (2022+ models) — Hesitation, jerking, harsh shifts, and clunking; subject to technical service bulletins. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the QX60.

Typical used price

Used QX60 listings typically run $49,965–$56,499 across 2025 to 2027 model years.

Other QX60 model years

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