2017 Infiniti QX60 problems, complaints & recalls

2017 Infiniti QX60 recalls (2)

• Recall 19V807000Nov 8, 2019391,479 vehiclesPark outside
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

  Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

• Recall 18V601000Sep 7, 2018215,124 vehiclesPark outside
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

  Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recent 2017 Infiniti QX60 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 3, 2026NYBrakesSuspensionWheels & Tires

   I would like to place a complaint do to major safety concerns to my vehicle. The dealership where I purchased the vehicle is giving the wrong around. The warranty that they gave was there choice. The contract to the vehicle had major fraud issues, however, my financing is with Lend Buzz, they have same documents, the dealership says warranty ended 8-20-2026, myself and financing company didn't receive any documents, now vehicle has major mechanical problems. I am a victim of…

   NHTSA complaint #11761831 · source
2. Filed Apr 28, 2026AZAirbagsOther / Unknown

   While driving on freeway , vehicle suddenly stopped without warning and came from 65 mph to 5mph in few secs. Driver seat airbags popped up. Couldn’t able to stop the vehicle and high clunky sounds while moving on freway.Oil got leaked during this incident. Incident happened on freeway 101 exit 59 in Arizona. No crash or hit.

   NHTSA complaint #11734202 · source
3. Filed Apr 8, 2026116,000 miLAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Infinity QX60. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the moonroof suddenly exploded, causing shattered glass to fall inside the vehicle. The contact sustained minor scratches. The contact was able to exit the highway and pulled into a convenience store parking lot. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact determined that the failure had occurred without external impact. The local dealer and the insurance company were notified of the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11729868 · source
4. Filed Mar 23, 2026ALTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 · source
5. Filed Mar 9, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   The continuous variable transmission (CVT) in my 2017 Infiniti QX60 failed due to faulty components. They are failing to cover the repair and take accountability for the faulty equipment even though they have admitted to the part quality issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11723096 · source
6. Filed Jan 4, 2026GAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving, the vehicle displayed an engine malfunction warning followed by a low oil pressure warning. I pulled over and waited. The oil level was checked and was not empty. The warning lights briefly went out, but shortly afterward the engine lost power. When attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine began knocking. The vehicle became inoperable and required towing. This was a sudden engine failure with no prior indication of oil loss, leak, or neglect. This created…

   NHTSA complaint #11708628 · source
7. Filed Sep 3, 2025FLEngine

   The car died suddenly while driving. The battery is only a few months old. Prior to dying a few warning lamps suddenly came on but there was no prior warning. The engine did not overheat, there was no smoke, or check engine light until the car suddenly died. I have been advised that I need a new engine. I have been researching and it appears many others have similar issues with their Infiniti engines. Its [XXX] Please look into this. It’s odd to me that so many folks engines…

   NHTSA complaint #11684665 · source
8. Filed Jul 8, 2025PAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology