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2017 Infiniti Q50 Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
11%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Infiniti Q50, 11% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased my 2017 Infiniti Q50 on october 06 2018 from carvana llc. The vehicle was used and had approximately 38k on the odometer. Within 2 weeks of owning the vehicle the rear brakes pads need to be replaced and the rotors needed to be resurfaced. This was expected due to the high mileage on a 1 year old vehicle. Then on january 11th 2019 I took my 2017 Infiniti Q50 in for its oil change at 43,000 miles with glendale Infiniti in glendale california. …”

NHTSA complaint #11170975, filed 2019-01, 43,000 miles

“I purchased my 2017 Infiniti Q50 as a certified dealer owned vehicle with 4710 miles on it from airport Infiniti on 12/31/2018. Since taking possession of the car, I have had three separate instances where my car lost power during acceleration, in which one of the instances nearly caused me to be hit by a semi-truck when crossing a divided highway. I have provided videos to the manufacture but they have refused to take action because the vehicle does not set any DTC codes. When this condition happens my 3.0t Q50 accelerates extremely slow even with 100% throttle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11186562, filed 2019-03, 4,710 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shudder while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local mechanic to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11443759, filed 2021-12, 16,000 miles

“I experienced an ongoing grinding/rattling noise from the wheel/brake area. The vehicle was serviced multiple times by a franchised dealer, which diagnosed the issue as brake-related and performed brake repairs. The noise was not resolved, and the vehicle was returned in the same condition. Shortly after service, an independent mechanic discovered a cracked/broken brake pad installed on the vehicle. Due to safety concerns, the manufacturer authorized inspection at a separate franchised dealership under different ownership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711898, filed 2026-01

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023225%
201927%
201837%
2017711%
201613%
20151210%
2014148%

Other parts of the 2017 Infiniti Q50

Engine
17 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Infiniti Q50

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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