2017 Infiniti QX30 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 QX30 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 has the highest complaint index (100) of the three model years with data and ranks worst overall, with 33 complaints and 4 recalls, led by airbag and electrical system issues.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22.5 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2017 Infiniti QX30 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags11 (33%)
- Electrical System10 (30%)
- Steering7 (21%)
- Brakes5 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (15%)
- Other4 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (12%)
- Engine3 (9%)
- Fuel System1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, sometimes accompanied by an "SRS Malfunction Service Requested" dashboard warning.
- Door locks reportedly would not release from inside after the vehicle came to a stop, trapping occupants unless manually unlocked.
- Some owners reported the brake pedal sitting too close to the accelerator pedal, creating a risk of pressing both at once.
- The fuel filler door reportedly stuck shut, requiring force to open and breaking the latch mechanism.
- Windshield wipers reportedly ran too slowly to clear water from the windshield in rain, reducing visibility.
- Owners reported the navigation screen going black while in reverse, and the transmission failing to regain acceleration or rolling backward unexpectedly at stops.
2017 Infiniti QX30 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V419000Jun 2, 2021Steering1,959 vehicles
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
Risk: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
- NHTSA 17V691000Nov 1, 2017Airbags17,507 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Risk: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
- NHTSA 17V143000Mar 6, 2017Airbags79 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Risk: If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
2017 Infiniti QX30 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,075
- 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 QX30 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Infiniti QX30 reliable?
- Among the three QX30 model years with data, 2017 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst, with 33 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls.
- What are the most common problems on the 2017 Infiniti QX30?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 33% of complaints, followed by the electrical system at 30% and steering at 21%.
- Does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have airbag recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three separate airbag recalls for the 2017 QX30 covering passenger airbag inflators, driver-side curtain airbag inflators, and insufficient grounding that could cause unexpected driver airbag deployment.
- At what mileage do 2017 QX30 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 25,000 miles, though airbag complaints show a higher median of 56,000 miles.
- How does the 2017 QX30 compare to the 2018 and 2019 models?
- The 2018 QX30 has a complaint index of 50 with 24 complaints and 3 recalls, while the 2019 QX30 has an index of 0 with only 3 complaints and 1 recall, making 2017 the worst-ranked year.