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2017 Infiniti Q50 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
115,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Infiniti Q50, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“When i was driving in highway, all of a sudden gas paddle stop working no matter how hard i press it is not taking gas paddle and not picking up speed. I was panicking, lucky nobody behind me. Nothing bad happen, but this is very dangerous in my opinion.”

NHTSA complaint #11540699, filed 2023-08

“I am the owner of a 2017 INFINITI Q50 purchased in 2019. My vehicle has suffered three separate turbocharger failures in four years: 2021 (~75,000 miles): turbocharger failure; replaced under my extended warranty (~$6,000 authorization). 2023 (~98,000 miles): turbocharger failure; replaced again under extended warranty (~$6,000 authorization). 2025 (143,000 miles): diagnostic confirms another turbocharger failure; quoted $8,900 out of pocket because my extended warranty has expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11685053, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off without warning. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to storage lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall and did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 118,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11534456, filed 2023-07, 118,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the RPM increased quickly; however, the vehicle lost motive power, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. Upon arriving at the residence, the contact shifted the vehicle into park and released the brake pedal, and the vehicle started rolling forward. The contact engaged the parking brake to secure the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11653970, filed 2025-04, 112,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023113%
2021117%
2019620%
201837%
201758%
2016410%
20153931%
20142012%

Other parts of the 2017 Infiniti Q50

Engine
17 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSeat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology