2017 Infiniti QX60 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2017 Infiniti QX60, 37% of its 68 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 28,000. No engine-related recall is on file for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 37% of 68
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle speeds up on its own, sometimes while using adaptive cruise control, and does not respond to brake or cruise-off input.
- Some describe the engine stalling or shutting down completely while driving, with no warning lights before the failure.
- Others report the vehicle surging or lurching forward when starting from a stop or shifting into reverse, which one dealer reportedly linked to a transmission replacement.
- A few owners describe the engine failing to crank or start again after tens of thousands of miles, with dealers citing engine sludge and denying warranty coverage.
- One owner reported excessive smoke from the exhaust that a dealer diagnosed as requiring full engine replacement.
When 2017 Infiniti QX60 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 18, 2018, latest Jan 4, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Infiniti QX60
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by QX60 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Infiniti QX60 have?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints for the 2017 QX60, which is 37% of the 68 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Infiniti QX60?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2017 QX60's engine complaints.
- At what mileage do 2017 QX60 engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 28,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 QX60 engine problems cause any crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2017 QX60 compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 QX60's engine complaints make up 37% of its total complaints, the highest share among the years listed, compared to 22% in 2014 and 25% in 2015.