Which Infiniti QX30 year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not mark any QX30 year as a must-avoid. The 2017 model year ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 and 33 complaints, mostly tied to airbags.

What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX30?

Across all model years, electrical system issues lead with 21 complaints (35% of the total), followed by airbags at 16 complaints (27%).

Are there recalls on the Infiniti QX30?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the 2017-2019 QX30, with 2017 having the most at 4 recalls. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Is the 2019 Infiniti QX30 reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 QX30 has the fewest reported issues of the three years, with only 3 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0.

What is the median mileage for QX30 failures?

Reported failure mileage varies by year: 25,000 miles for 2017, 40,000 miles for 2018, and 16,000 miles for 2019.

Infiniti QX30 Best and Worst Years (2017–2019)

No Infiniti QX30 year is flagged as a clear avoid based on NHTSA data. The 2017 model has the highest Complaint Index (100) and most complaints (33), led by airbag issues, while 2019 has the fewest complaints (3) and lowest index (0).

Model years: 3; 2017–2019
NHTSA complaints: 60
Recall campaigns: 6
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Electrical System

QX30 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti QX30 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2017	No verdict	100	33	3	4	Airbags	26	—
2018	No verdict	50	24	0	3	Electrical System	26	—
2019	No verdict	0	3	2	1	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	26	—

Most common Infiniti QX30 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System21 (35%)
Airbags16 (27%)
Steering11 (18%)
Brakes9 (15%)
Other9 (15%)
Engine8 (13%)
Transmission & Powertrain8 (13%)
Visibility & Wipers6 (10%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (7%)
Fuel System2 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti QX30 year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not mark any QX30 year as a must-avoid. The 2017 model year ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 and 33 complaints, mostly tied to airbags.
What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX30?: Across all model years, electrical system issues lead with 21 complaints (35% of the total), followed by airbags at 16 complaints (27%).
Are there recalls on the Infiniti QX30?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns across the 2017-2019 QX30, with 2017 having the most at 4 recalls. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Is the 2019 Infiniti QX30 reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 QX30 has the fewest reported issues of the three years, with only 3 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0.
What is the median mileage for QX30 failures?: Reported failure mileage varies by year: 25,000 miles for 2017, 40,000 miles for 2018, and 16,000 miles for 2019.