2017 Infiniti QX80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Infiniti QX80 ranks 3rd worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 82 and 17 NHTSA complaints, mostly about airbags (41% share). It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other QX80 years, with one crash and one injury reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 82/100
- #3 of 12 QX80 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 19.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2017 Infiniti QX80 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags7 (41%)
- Electrical System5 (29%)
- Engine4 (24%)
- Other4 (24%)
- Brakes2 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (12%)
- Lane Departure1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
- Structure & Body1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front passenger airbag deploys without warning or impact, sometimes followed by other airbags deploying after the driver exits the vehicle.
- Driver-side airbag fails to deploy during a crash even though passenger and side airbags do deploy.
- Airbag warning light illuminates and flashes after a routine jump start, raising doubt about whether airbags would deploy in a crash.
- Passenger airbag system disarms when a smaller adult sits in the seat, disabling that airbag during normal use.
- Vehicle loses motive power and stalls in stop-and-go traffic with the check engine light on, tied to a faulty TCU and ECM.
- Vehicle dies while turning in traffic with no warning, sometimes linked to a failed alternator and battery.
2017 Infiniti QX80 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles
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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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
- Compared to other QX80 model years, the 2017 ranks 3rd worst out of 12 years tracked, with a complaint index of 82 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Infiniti QX80?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 41% of complaints (7 of 17), including reports of airbags deploying without a crash and a driver-side airbag failing to deploy in one crash.
- Does the 2017 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2017 QX80, covering incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels on vehicles with 22-inch wheels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year QX80 should I avoid instead of 2017?
- The 2019 QX80 has a higher complaint index of 91 and an Avoid verdict, and the 2025 QX80 has the highest complaint index of all years at 100, also rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2017 QX80 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 77,000 miles at failure for the 2017 QX80 overall, though airbag complaints had a lower median of 38,545 miles.