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2017 Infiniti QX60 Problems & Owner Complaints

67 NHTSA owner complaints
5 crash 5 injury

Age-normalised, this year draws ~6.7 complaints per year on the road — ranking 4 of 10 Infiniti QX60 years we track (1 = most complaints per year).

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What owners report

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Infiniti QX60, cited in 20 of 67 filed complaints (30%).

Electrical System is next (14 complaints, 21%), followed by Power Train (13), Service Brakes (9), Vehicle Speed Control (7).

Across all complaints, 5 report a crash, 5 report injuries.

The most safety-critical cluster is Seats: 1 crash, 3 injury report(s).

Complaints by vehicle system

Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Infiniti QX60, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 67.

Engine 20

“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 a safety concern due to sudden loss of power while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11708628, 2025

“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 have died at what is actually low mileage. It’s also pretty frustrating and depressing, the repairs can go up to the…”
NHTSA complaint #11684665, 2025

“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, 2025

Electrical System 14

“About a year ago, I was driving about 80 mph and the dash lights and radio just died, then within seconds everything came back on. It only happened that one time. The other day, I was on a busy highway headed home when my battery light came on. I just replaced both the alternator and battery less than a year ago. I started inching over to the left land (just in case) when the car just died and I had to coast to a stop in the middle of the highway WITH MY 3 KIDS!!! The police came and I was able to start the car and pull it on the shoulder, then a tow truck came and dropped it off at Infiniti.…”
NHTSA complaint #11645018, 2025

“A mechanic says it is PCM failure. I have owned the car for 18 months. Shortly after buying it, it started doing this thing where it loses power for just a second or two. Cruise control and proximity sensors kick off, steering wheel locks and/or power steering turns off, all interior components turn off. Usually everything comes right back on, and I can reset the cruise control. Lately it has been more frequent, and things don't go back to normal. It sometimes causes the vehicle to stall and not start as well. Today even once things are back "on", I can't control the AC fan, radio volume, etc.…”
NHTSA complaint #11669262, 2024

“ABS lit stayed lit and AWD error lit also on.”
NHTSA complaint #11588088, 2024

Power Train 13 2 crash 1 injury

“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, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THE CAR WILL SHAKE AND JERK. LOOKS LIKE A CBC TRANSMISSION”
NHTSA complaint #11176425, 2019 · crash

“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, 2026

Unknown Or Other 12 1 crash

“I have a 2017 QX 60 Infiniti and when I was driving it it just automatically lost power. I replaced the battery and the alternator the vehicle drives about 15 minutes and loses power again.”
NHTSA complaint #11596571, 2024 · crash

“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, 2026

“I am writing to bring to your attention a serious safety issue I experienced with my Infiniti QX60, which I believe warrants immediate investigation and action. On 3/15/25, during a family trip for spring break, I was driving my 2017 Infiniti QX60 at approximately 75 mph on the highway when the sunroof suddenly exploded without warning. The sound was akin to gunfire, and the shock of the incident left my family and me deeply shaken. The explosion occurred without any prior impact or debris hitting the vehicle, and there were no adverse weather conditions that could have contributed to the inc…”
NHTSA complaint #11649215, 2025

Service Brakes 9 2 crash 2 injury

“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, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY CAR HYDROPLANED AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY RECKLESS MANEUVERING. I FELT THE CAR SLIDE IN AN UNNATURAL DIRECTION AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER CORRECT I FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD LOCKED. I NEXT TRIED THE BRAKES WHICH WERE ALSO UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE SLIDE INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER ON THE FREEWAY AND I SLOWLY ROLLED TO A STOP. UPON COMING TO A STOP THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR, SOME SORT OF FU…”
NHTSA complaint #11176090, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“ABS lit stayed lit and AWD error lit also on.”
NHTSA complaint #11588088, 2024

Vehicle Speed Control 7

“The vehicle shudders and the transmission shifts up and down and has a high squeal when driving. The transmission does this cold and at operating temperature.”
NHTSA complaint #11529203, 2023

“UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT AND DRIVER'S DESIRED SPEED. ON A CITY STREET AT APPROX 7PM I WAS INCREASING SPEED AFTER SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, I SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE, I FELT A JOLT & VEHICLE SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED. NOT KNOWING WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING I REPEATEDLY PUSHED THE CANCEL BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL & PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PICK-UP SPEED WHEN I STOPPED PUSHING BRAKE PEDAL. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP & VEHICLE WENT TO PICKING UP QUICK SPEED WITHOUT ME PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I PULLED INTO VACANT PARKING LOT, PUT V…”
NHTSA complaint #11374784, 2020

“I ACCELERATED THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN WHILE MERGING TO THE CARPOOL LANE ON HIGHWAY; I TOOK THE FOOT PRESSURE OFF AFTER MERGING THE LANE BUT CAR WAS KEPT ON ACCELERATING. I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE SEVERAL TIME DURING 15-20 SECONDS OF THIS EXPERIENCE TO BRING THE HIGH ACCELERATION DOWN TO NORMAL. I TOOK IT TO ONTARIO CALIFORNIA INFINITI DEALERSHIP ON AUG 8, 2020 AND LEFT THE VEHICLE THERE FOR THOROUGH CHECKUP. I RECEIVED A CALL ON AUG 10, 2020 FROM DEALERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11348388, 2020

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Air Bags 3

“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, 2026

“Air bag lamp is flashing - took it to dealer to diagnose and advise. They found that DTC B0020-13 for side airbag module left hand, per ESM first step is to check harness - verified harness isn't disconnected or obvious damage to harness per infiniti ESM SRS system diagnosis. Was advised no procedure for voltage check or continuity - infiniti asks to replace parts step by step. Was advised the following - recommend starting repairs with first replacing side airbag module left hand side. if that doesn't correct infiniti asks to replace airbag diagnostic sensor unit and if not all related ha…”
NHTSA complaint #11591247, 2024

“The passenger airbag warning light on my 2017 QX60 AWD began flashing non-stop, indicating that the airbag was not working properly. After bringing it to the Infiniti dealer, the stated that the ODB code B00A0 was showing up, which is for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) for the passenger airbag. In order to fix this, they need to replace both OCS seat sensors, as well as the OCS module, at a cost of $1,600. Until this repair is made, the passenger airbag will not work in a collision. This is the same issue that has plagued various Infiniti models in prior years, including the QX60…”
NHTSA complaint #11587598, 2024

Fuel/Propulsion System 3

“Driving West on I8 from AZ into San Diego my vehicle would lose all ability to accelerate and start decelerating on the upward climbs of the Crestwood Summit highway pass through the Cuyamaca Mountains. Not only it would continue to lose complete driving power and we had to pull over many time to turn the car off and let it sit for 10 minutes. It was not over heated and no lights were on with any indication of failure. During decents and on plateaus it resumed its completely normal functioning. I immediately brought it in to Oceanside CA Infiniti where they told me they don’t know what it wron…”
NHTSA complaint #11530189, 2023

“I bought my QX60 2017 in April of 2021. fine til wk 2 experienced electrical issues liftgate stops going up or down randomly, hesitation in the acceleration when pulling into traffic (quite scary when you almost get rammed). concerns told to dealership stated I needed to change key fob battery. I already had and it was fine. They insisted I cchangeit so I did.. Not the issue. So I made an appt to have concerns checked.. ie transmission hesitation and electrical . I brought it in got a loaner. Many days later it was ready and I could pick it up they could find no issues they fixed nothi…”
NHTSA complaint #11436539, 2021

“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. THIS IS A THREE YEAR OLD CA…”
NHTSA complaint #11348934, 2020

Steering 3 1 crash 1 injury

“MY CAR HYDROPLANED AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY RECKLESS MANEUVERING. I FELT THE CAR SLIDE IN AN UNNATURAL DIRECTION AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER CORRECT I FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD LOCKED. I NEXT TRIED THE BRAKES WHICH WERE ALSO UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE SLIDE INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER ON THE FREEWAY AND I SLOWLY ROLLED TO A STOP. UPON COMING TO A STOP THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR, SOME SORT OF FU…”
NHTSA complaint #11176090, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“A mechanic says it is PCM failure. I have owned the car for 18 months. Shortly after buying it, it started doing this thing where it loses power for just a second or two. Cruise control and proximity sensors kick off, steering wheel locks and/or power steering turns off, all interior components turn off. Usually everything comes right back on, and I can reset the cruise control. Lately it has been more frequent, and things don't go back to normal. It sometimes causes the vehicle to stall and not start as well. Today even once things are back "on", I can't control the AC fan, radio volume, etc.…”
NHTSA complaint #11669262, 2024

“ISSUES OCCURRED FOR LAST WEEK OR TWO. AFTER FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING WHEN CAR ENGINE IS HOT, MY CAR STEERING WHEEL BECOMES SO STIFF THAT SOMETIMES IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN RIGHT OR LEFT. ALSO WHEN YOU PUSH BREAK IT'S MAKE NOISES, IT'S SOUND LIKE CRUSHING EMPTY SODA CAN.”
NHTSA complaint #11192680, 2019

Structure 3

“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. Both my children were hospitalized for breathing in these toxic vapors that were released from the tailpipe of the vehicle to which HGREG said they resolved and did not, as soon as vehicle started up the whole dealership came outside thinking someone's…”
NHTSA complaint #11588680, 2024

“While there is no specific incident, the hood latch does not open the hood of the car. I noticed this for the first time on 3/19/2022 when I tried to fill the car with windshield washer fluid. I'm also not confident that the hood is latched safely. Please advise!!”
NHTSA complaint #11457496, 2022

“WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR STRETCH OF INTERSTATE (NOT NEAR AN UNDERPASS OR TRUCKS OR OTHER CARS) THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT MADE A SOUND LIKE A GUN, GLASS CAME INTO THE CAR BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE THE SHADE CLOSED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION ANYTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND INFINITI COVERED THE REPAIR UNDER THE WARRANTY. UPON INVESTIGATION THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE SYSTEMIC IN NEWER VEHICLES. IT WAS VERY FRIGHTENING TO MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF. WE WERE NOT INJURED AND THE LOCAL INFINITI DEALER STATED THAT HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS. IT WAS A SUNNY CLEAR DAY.”
NHTSA complaint #11040031, 2017

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2 2 crash 2 injury

“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, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“MY CAR HYDROPLANED AND EVERYTHING SHUT OFF. THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT AND WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY RECKLESS MANEUVERING. I FELT THE CAR SLIDE IN AN UNNATURAL DIRECTION AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COUNTER CORRECT I FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL HAD LOCKED. I NEXT TRIED THE BRAKES WHICH WERE ALSO UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE SLIDE INTO THE CENTER DIVIDER ON THE FREEWAY AND I SLOWLY ROLLED TO A STOP. UPON COMING TO A STOP THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR, SOME SORT OF FU…”
NHTSA complaint #11176090, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Seat Belts 2

“SEATBELT STRAP IS FRAYING / TEARING ON 3 SEATBELTS AND ONE OF THEM HAS COMPLETELY TORN. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CLAMP WON'T DISENGAGE PREVENTING IT FROM BEING SIZED. INFINITI HAS DENIED MY WARRANTY CLAIM AND STATED THAT I SOMEHOW DAMAGED IT. I THINK IT IS A QUALITY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE HONORED AS A WARRANTY ITEM.”
NHTSA complaint #11307271, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 INFINITI QX60. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, HE WAS FORCED TO HARD BRAKE. THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DID NOT TIGHTEN AND THE CONTACT ALMOST SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY. SANFORD INFINITI (995 RINEHARD RD, FL) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *BF VIN INVALID UPDATED 8/9/18*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11046123, 2017

Back Over Prevention 1

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI QX60. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE DURING THE DAYTIME, THE BACKUP CAMERA DISPLAY WAS VERY DIM AND BLURRY. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE CAMERA DISPLAY WAS TOO DARK TO VIEW IMAGES ON THE SCREEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAULKNER INFINITI (1510 EASTON RD, WILLOW GROVE, PA) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11258304, 2017

Equipment 1

“9-20-2017 APPROXIMATELY 4PM, 90 DEG SUNNY DAY, DRIVING 2017 INFINITI QX60 ON INTERSTATE WHEN SUNROOF EXPLODED. NO OVERPASS OR TRUCK IN AREA WHERE FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS WAS MY FIRST OCCURRENCE OF THIS FAILURE. LOUD NOISE AT TIME OF FAILURE. PHOTOS TAKEN LATER. VEHICLE TAKEN TO INFINITI DEALER FOR REPAIR THE FOLLOWING DAY. SUNROOF REPLACED. I HAVE $1000 DEDUCTIBLE INSURANCE SO I ELECTED TO PAY THE $1319.22 BILL FROM MY PERSONAL ACCOUNT SINCE WARRANTY REPLACEMENT WAS NOT OFFERED. I LATER APPEALED THE EXPENSE AS A WARRANTY FAILURE AFTER SEEING A TV NEWS PROGRAM ABOUT EXPLODING SUNROOFS.…”
NHTSA complaint #11040908, 2017

Exterior Lighting 1

“I HAVE A 2017 INFINITI QX60 WITH EVERY POSSIBLE SAFETY ADD-ON. I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT MY NEW VEHICLE. THE LED HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROJECT VERY FAR IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AT ALL. UNLIKE STANDARD HEADLIGHTS THAT HAVE A SPRAY OF LIGHT THAT DIMINISHES THE FARTHER AWAY THEY GO THIS VEHICLE HAS A DEFINITE LINE THAT IT IS COMPLETELY BLACK IN FRONT OF THE LIGHT OF THE HEADLIGHTS. UNLIKE MY OLD MERCEDES, THEY DO NOT ADJUST FOR THE TERRAIN OF THE ROAD. IF YOU ARE GOING DOWNHILL THEY ONLY PROJECT, MAYBE 50 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO WAY TO ADJUST THESE HEADLIGHTS, AT ALL. EVE…”
NHTSA complaint #11051454, 2017

Forward Collision Avoidance 1

“UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION CAUSED VEHICLE TO EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT AND DRIVER'S DESIRED SPEED. ON A CITY STREET AT APPROX 7PM I WAS INCREASING SPEED AFTER SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, I SLOWLY STARTED TO ACCELERATE, I FELT A JOLT & VEHICLE SUDDENLY PICKED UP SPEED. NOT KNOWING WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING I REPEATEDLY PUSHED THE CANCEL BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL & PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PICK-UP SPEED WHEN I STOPPED PUSHING BRAKE PEDAL. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP & VEHICLE WENT TO PICKING UP QUICK SPEED WITHOUT ME PUSHING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I PULLED INTO VACANT PARKING LOT, PUT V…”
NHTSA complaint #11374784, 2020

Lane Departure 1

“About a year ago, I was driving about 80 mph and the dash lights and radio just died, then within seconds everything came back on. It only happened that one time. The other day, I was on a busy highway headed home when my battery light came on. I just replaced both the alternator and battery less than a year ago. I started inching over to the left land (just in case) when the car just died and I had to coast to a stop in the middle of the highway WITH MY 3 KIDS!!! The police came and I was able to start the car and pull it on the shoulder, then a tow truck came and dropped it off at Infiniti.…”
NHTSA complaint #11645018, 2025

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that he placed his grandson in the vehicle and the rear passenger’s side door shut closed. The contact attempted to open the door however, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to unlock the door by depressing the unlock button however, the door would not open. The contact also attempted to open the door from the inside of the vehicle and the door would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the door lock actuator was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, an…”
NHTSA complaint #11483725, 2022

Seats 1 1 crash 3 injury

“WE WERE HIT IN A REAR-END COLLISION, AND THE PERSON HITTING US WAS TRAVELING AT 60-65 MPH. WE WERE AT A STOP, IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY UPON IMPACT. BOTH OF THE FRONT SEATS WE WERE SITTING IN, COLLAPSED BACKWARDS UPON IMPACT. FROM WHAT WE'VE RESEARCHED, IF WE HAD A BACK SEAT PASSENGER, IT WOULD HAVE CRUSHED THEM, OR WE COULD HAVE SLIPPED OUT OF OUR SEAT BELTS. OUR RESEARCH ALSO INDICATES THAT AN INEXPENSIVE FIX MIGHT AVOID THE ISSUE FOR FUTURE PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE A REAR END COLLISION. THE INFINITI PERFORMED WELL WITH AIRBAGS, AND CRUMPLE ZONES... SAVED OUR LIVES, HOWE…”
NHTSA complaint #11268650, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

Visibility 1

“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 and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manuf…”
NHTSA complaint #11729868, 2026

Visibility/Wiper 1

“2017 INFINITI QX60, ODO-1400 MILES. I JUST STARTED TO DRIVE TO MY WORK QUIET STREET 20 MPH AND MY SUNROOF POPPED NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE JUST POPPED. CONTACTED DEALER THEY TOLD ME WHAT GLASS NEVER BROKE BY THEM SELF. GEICO WILLING TO COVER BUT I THINK ITS TOTAL FAULT OF CAR MAKER. ITS NOT ABOUT COST ITS ONLY TIME AND SAFETY BRAND NEW CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #11075369, 2018

How we read this (methodology)

How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2017 Infiniti QX60 draws about 6.7 complaints per year on the road, ranking 4 of 10 among the Infiniti QX60 model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).

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