2017 Infiniti Q60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 7 Q60 years
The 2017 Infiniti Q60 ranks worst of the 7 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 34 complaints, 38% tied to the Engine. It carries 1 recall for a Fuel Pump Control Module software issue and is rated Avoid relative to other Q60 years.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 28 hwy
Top 2017 Infiniti Q60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine13 (38%)
- Airbags6 (18%)
- Other6 (18%)
- Fuel System4 (12%)
- Brakes3 (9%)
- Steering3 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
What owners report
- Engine shuts off suddenly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes leaving the car unable to restart right away.
- Front brake caliper bolts have come loose, letting the caliper hit the wheel or the brake pad crack and grind against the rotor.
- Fuel odor and fuel leaking from under the middle or rear of the vehicle have been reported shortly after purchase.
- Tires, including run-flat tires on 19-inch rims, have suffered repeated flats from normal road hazards like potholes.
- Steering has become difficult to turn while driving, in one case traced to a timing belt issue.
- An AWD malfunction warning and loss of traction occurred while driving on a highway in snowy conditions.
2017 Infiniti Q60 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V476000Jul 27, 2017Electrical System14,192 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2017 Infiniti Q60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,475
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Q60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Infiniti Q60 reliable?
- Among the 7 Q60 model years with data, 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 34 complaints, mostly Engine-related (38%). It is rated Avoid relative to other Q60 years.
- What problems does the 2017 Infiniti Q60 have?
- Engine problems account for 38% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles. Airbags, fuel system, brakes, steering, and suspension also generated multiple complaints.
- Does the 2017 Infiniti Q60 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (17V476000) for incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module software that can cause an inaccurate fuel level reading.
- How does the 2017 Q60 compare to other years?
- 2017 has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2014 (67), 2018 (83), 2019 (17), 2020 (50), and 2021 (33), making it the worst-ranked year for complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Infiniti Q60?
- EPA rates it at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,475.