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2017 Infiniti QX80 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#4 most-complained of 12 QX80 years

The 2017 Infiniti QX80 has a Complaint Index of 73, ranking 4th worst among 12 model years, with 17 complaints, 1 recall, and a Caution verdict. Airbags account for 41% of complaints, the top problem area.

Complaints
17
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15.5
13.5 city / 19.5 hwy

Top 2017 Infiniti QX80 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags7 (41%)
  2. Electrical System5 (29%)
  3. Engine4 (24%)
  4. Other4 (24%)
  5. Brakes2 (12%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (12%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (6%)
  8. Steering1 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Front or passenger airbags sometimes deployed without any collision or warning, with all other airbags following moments later.
  • Airbag warning light illuminates and disarms the passenger airbag when a smaller adult sits in the seat.
  • Electrical failures include the vehicle losing motive power and stalling in stop-and-go traffic, tied to a faulty TCU and ECM.
  • Some owners report the vehicle suddenly braking on its own, especially over brick-paved or textured road surfaces.
  • Vehicle shut off unexpectedly while turning in traffic, with a burned-up alternator and battery found afterward.
  • Structure and body complaints describe popping and clicking noises from the front and rear along with shaking at highway speed.
2017 Infiniti QX80 complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2018Oct 2020Mar 2022Mar 2023Dec 2024Jan 2026Mar 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2018 (4).

2017 Infiniti QX80 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

2017 Infiniti QX80 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13.5 MPG
Highway
19.5 MPG
Combined
15.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$5,150
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 QX80 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid9118216
2016Good4514116
2017Caution7317115.5
2018Caution559215.5
2019Avoid8220215.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2017 QX80 a Complaint Index of 73 with a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst out of 12 model years for this model.
What is the biggest problem with the 2017 QX80?
Airbags are the top problem area, making up 41% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,545 miles and one crash reported.
Does the 2017 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 QX80, covering a Gross Axle Weight Rating labeling issue on vehicles with 22-inch wheels.
How does the 2017 QX80 compare to other years?
The 2017 QX80's Complaint Index of 73 is worse than 2016 (45, Good) and 2020/2021 (27 and 36, Good), but better than 2015, 2019, and 2025, which all carry an Avoid verdict.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Infiniti QX80?
The 2017 QX80 gets 15.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 according to the EPA.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.