2017 Infiniti QX80: common problems and reliability
The 2017 Infiniti QX80 has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag catalytic converter failure — very expensive failure occurring frequently just outside of warranty, with repair costs cited from $1,700 to $2,600. mentioned as a widespread issue across model years. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
16
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
air bags
6
electrical system
5
engine
3
service brakes
2
forward collision avoidance
2
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context. For the long-running generation produced from approximately 2014 through 2024, the consensus among owners is that it is a fundamentally solid, comfortable, and powerful full-size SUV
Catalytic converter failure — Very expensive failure occurring frequently just outside of warranty, with repair costs cited from $1,700 to $2,600. Mentioned as a widespread issue across model years. Frequency: very frequent.
Extremely poor fuel economy — Real-world consumption reported as low as 11-12 MPG in mixed driving. Considered a defining characteristic of the V8 model. Frequency: very frequent.
Dated/Unreliable Infotainment System — Systems described as ancient, laggy, prone to freezing, and featuring a confusing dual-screen setup (pre-2020). Newer 2025 models also reported with infotainment glitches like screens turning off. Frequency: very frequent.
Interior Material Quality — Use of hard plastics, low-rent materials, and overall interior design criticized for feeling outdated and not befitting a luxury vehicle price tag. Frequency: recurrent.
Timing Chain & VVT System Issues — Timing chain problems noted as a known issue to check for. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoids and related engine codes (P0011, P0021, etc.) cause rough starts and RPM limitations. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX80.
Typical used price
Used QX80 listings typically run $74,655–$89,649 across 2017 to 2027 model years.