2017 Infiniti QX30 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- 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 QX30, 15% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.
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.
“This complaint is that of serious health and safety risk ignored with ignorance and belligerence by Infiniti. The QX30 is an automatic transmission car that is not just rolling backwards while in drive however it appeard to be driving backwards in drive. While the QX30 is stationary on an city or highway, with or without the automatic shut off engaged, the vehicle will not just roll slightly, however engage in backwards motion to a point of the car seemingly driving backwards while the car is in drive. The car essentially drives in reverse, without operator control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11234203, filed 2019-07, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle steadily moved forward even after releasing the steering wheel and the accelerator pedal. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11732668, filed 2026-04, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227253Nov 23, 2022DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or…
- 10149806Oct 12, 2018TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2017 Infiniti QX30
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Infiniti QX30
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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