2017 Infiniti QX60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 29%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Infiniti QX60, 29% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car was running well and did not have any issues then went to start and car would not start, headlights started flickering, warning lights came on and car wouldn't start. Was able to get it to start and drive home but power steering went out, could not accelerate on a hwy, lights continued to flicker. Was not switching gears. Once we got home turned the car off and have not been able to start it since. We had it towed to nissan dealership and they can't figure out what is wrong and it's been there for over three weeks. Nissan is saying we need a new $14,0000 engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348934, filed 2020-08, 34,000 miles“The engine shut down while driving. There where no warning lights. We where told that the car had a faulty ABS sensor and that caused the car to go into failsafe mode. This is the second time this had happened in 10 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11197145, filed 2019-04, 43,000 miles“Car failed to accelerate on a major highway (thruway)!! Virtually no warning at all - only ped indicator light flashed on/off. Very lucky to be alive ( myself and 2 kids) . Was able to pull to side of road , into rest /truck stop.area- battery light (red) illuminated . Called service dept at local dealership - described issue .. Now car is turned off - started car again ' engine turns over - shift to d to drive - car doesn't move. Infinity , service (lack of ) dept , roadside assistance , consumer affairs .... Useless . Left stranded for over 8 hrs . Police finally came to my assistance .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11103700, filed 2018-06, 20,000 miles“The vehicle needs a completely new engine and I had made it known that I want to trade in the vehicle the very next day but was told that I need to wait until 30 days has past. I have reached out to the Loan institution and have documentation provided below of that INFINITI database in November of 2023 that this same vehicle needed a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11588680, filed 2024-05“Timing chain completely went when I had been complaining of a noise while it was under warranty. I was stranded on the side of the road. The starter completely went while driving. Now, I am told the transfer case is bad and I had to pull on side of road to a repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11672119, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 10207847Jan 26, 2022REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10152503Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and…
- 10136202Mar 26, 2018INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions…
- 10136214Mar 22, 20182017-2018 QX60; MIL ON WITH DTC P219F This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a direct injection engine. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P219F (AIR-FUEL RATIO…
- 10117386Aug 16, 2017INFINITI; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made…
- 10109231Apr 11, 2017INFINITI; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin does not apply to hybrid vehicles. This bulletin has been amended. The Title has been changed. The…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 4 | 20% |
| 2024 | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 18% |
| 2022 | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 13% |
| 2019 | 9 | 23% |
| 2018 | 10 | 26% |
| 2017 | 20 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 16 | 17% |
| 2014 | 29 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2017 Infiniti QX60
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Infiniti QX60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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