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2017 Infiniti QX60 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
19%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Infiniti QX60, 19% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 2 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.

“On 2/18/2020 I was driving my vehicle in a snowy weather and my brakes failed to stop my vehicle and ended up sliding down the carb and hit a parked vehicle. I have a recall for ABS. My transfer case under the hood was leaking and making a weird loud noice. Went to the dealership right before the accident happened but they asked me to come back on monday.”

NHTSA complaint #11300310, filed 2020-01, 64,035 miles

“I was driving on I-95 north in marryland when e.s.c(electronic stability control)light came on.I stopped at marryland house travel plaza and restarted the engine ,shifted to drive but car didnot and check engine light also came.eventually I bought mass air sensor from dealer and installed it”

NHTSA complaint #11350166, filed 2020-08, 112,000 miles

“Since I leased the vehicle I have had to return it to the dealership a total of 5 times starting at just over 5,000 miles. My vehicle has been out of service for repairs for a total of 9 calendar days. The current mileage on my vehicle is 22,160. My vehicle has been in circle Infiniti located in west long branch, nj on the following dates for repair for the following defect: 01/30/2018 - 01/31/2018 vehicle low on power when merging into traffic seems as though it is going to stall 04/11/2018 - 04/13/2018 when trying to merge into traffic vehicle is lagging. …”

NHTSA complaint #11219749, filed 2019-06, 22,000 miles

“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 2025-07

“The Infiniti QX 60 with the CVT Transmission has been a safety issue in the model year 2015- 2018. I was driving the vehicle on 3/18/2026 when the transmission stopped and cause my car to stop in traffic almost causing me to be in an accident. The car was tolled to the Infiniti dealership and I was later told that my vehicle was included in the CVT transmission settlement however it expired in August 2025 and said they will not repair I had to pay out of pocket.”

NHTSA complaint #11726544, filed 2026-03

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202415%
2023311%
2022313%
2020625%
20191128%
20181334%
20171319%
2016310%
20152325%
20149950%

Other parts of the 2017 Infiniti QX60

Engine
20 complaintsElectrical system
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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