2017 Infiniti Q60

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Infiniti Q60 has 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: while driving on an interstate highway at 70 mph, the engine turned off without warning. the eco-mode lights came on with "system failure" warning. i was able to coast into the breakdown lane. the car would not restart right away. after working with the tow truck driver, we were able to get the .

2 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

13 complaints

30%

• WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE ECO-MODE LIGHTS CAME ON WITH "SYSTEM FAILURE" WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. AFTER WORKING WITH THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER, WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE
• THE VEHICLE IS VERY NEW- ONLY 7000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF AND NO POWER. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE WE WERE TRAVELLING ON A HIGHWAY!! THERE WERE CHILDREN IN THE CAR, AND LUCKILY I WAS ABLE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q60. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK IN A NEARBY PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO INFINITI OF LAS VEGAS (LOCATED AT 5555 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE ECO-MODE LIGHTS CAME ON WITH "SYSTEM FAILURE" WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. AFTER WORKING WITH THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER, WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

14%

• THREE-MONTH-OLD 2017 INFINITI Q60 SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODES. ON THE MORNING OF MAY 22, 2017 AROUND 6:30 AM, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE WEST ON I-10 GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND NEAR THE SIEGEN LANE EXIT FIRST HEARD A SMALL POP LIKE SOMETHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD BUT NO EVIDENCE COU
• ABOUT 4 DAYS AGO I DROVE TO MEET MY REALTOR. NORMAL WEATHER IN SOUTH FLORIDA, WINDOWS UP AND SUNROOF CLOSED. WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR TO TALK TO MY REALTOR AT THE BUSINESS LOCATION, I ROLLED THE PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN (DRIVER'S SIDE STILL UP) AFTER TALKING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION
• MY 2017 INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400 AWD HAD AN AWD ERROR AND MALFUNCTION WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 40MPH. THE CAR HAS NO TRACTION AND LOOSED CONTROL AND SLIPPED DURING A LIGHT SNOWING NIGHT.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“THREE-MONTH-OLD 2017 INFINITI Q60 SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODES. ON THE MORNING OF MAY 22, 2017 AROUND 6:30 AM, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE WEST ON I-10 GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND NEAR THE SIEGEN LANE EXIT FIRST HEARD A SMALL POP LIKE SOMETHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD BUT NO EVIDENCE COU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

14%

• FIRST THE PASSENGER AIRBAG JUST STOP WORKING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL NOT GO OUT AND THE DISPLAY LIGHT BY THE GEAR SHIFT SAYS #2 AIRBAG NOT WORKING. SECONDLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I GET A SCREACHING SOUND FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE THE SENSOR ON THE
• The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the seat air bag sensor, requiring the entire passenger’s side seat to be replaced. The vehicl
• Airbag Occupant Sensor for passenger seat ceased to function. "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator light remains on even with passenger in seat. Check airbag light in dash remains lit. Took car to infiniti dealership to diagnose. They quoted $8000 repair price to replace entire seat frame. They claim th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“FIRST THE PASSENGER AIRBAG JUST STOP WORKING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL NOT GO OUT AND THE DISPLAY LIGHT BY THE GEAR SHIFT SAYS #2 AIRBAG NOT WORKING. SECONDLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I GET A SCREACHING SOUND FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE THE SENSOR ON THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT. AFTER PARKING AND LATER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE/REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNTO THE GROUND. THE TOW TRUCK WAS CALL
• MY 2017 INFINITI Q60 3.0 RWD IS GIVING ME LOW GAS MILEAGE RANGE LIKE 3.5 MPG, 11MPG, 13MPG, 14MPG, MAX 15 IN THE CITY AND THE MOST THAT GOES UP IN THE HIGH WAY 17MPG. I USE GASOLINE 93 I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS
• 1. The engine and turbos failed making the car un-driveable. 2. My safety was put at risk because I had to immediately pull my car off the road in fear that my car would completely fail or catch fire. 3. Yes 4. There were no warnings prior to the failure. It failed out of nowhere. Proper maintenanc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT. AFTER PARKING AND LATER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE/REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNTO THE GROUND. THE TOW TRUCK WAS CALL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

3 complaints

• I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE VISITING COLORADO WITH MY SON ON 7/15/2018 I WAS DRIVING FROM BOULDER TO DENVER PASSING THROUGH BROOMFIELD ON HWY 36. THE RENTAL CAR THAT I PICKED UP WHICH WAS SEMI-RANDOM AS I BELONG TO HERTZ PRESIDENT CIRCLE - THEY HAVE SEVERAL CARS TO CHOOSE FROM AS YOU GET OFF. S
• CAR CONSTANTLY PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE . IF I AM NOT HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY IT WILL DRAG ME TO EITHER SIDE . I'VE CONTACTED THE DEALER WAS TOLD ALL Q60S DO THIS FOR SOME REASON. I EXPLAINED I AM AFRAID I CAN HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS UNSTEADINESS.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q60. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD DRIFT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT OFF. THE CONTACT ST

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE VISITING COLORADO WITH MY SON ON 7/15/2018 I WAS DRIVING FROM BOULDER TO DENVER PASSING THROUGH BROOMFIELD ON HWY 36. THE RENTAL CAR THAT I PICKED UP WHICH WAS SEMI-RANDOM AS I BELONG TO HERTZ PRESIDENT CIRCLE - THEY HAVE SEVERAL CARS TO CHOOSE FROM AS YOU GET OFF. S”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 43 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE ECO-MODE LIGHTS CAME ON WITH "SYSTEM FAILURE" WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART RIGHT AWAY. AFTER WORKING WITH THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER, WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THREE-MONTH-OLD 2017 INFINITI Q60 SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODES. ON THE MORNING OF MAY 22, 2017 AROUND 6:30 AM, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE WEST ON I-10 GOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND NEAR THE SIEGEN LANE EXIT FIRST HEARD A SMALL POP LIKE SOMETHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD BUT NO EVIDENCE COU
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: FIRST THE PASSENGER AIRBAG JUST STOP WORKING, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL NOT GO OUT AND THE DISPLAY LIGHT BY THE GEAR SHIFT SAYS #2 AIRBAG NOT WORKING. SECONDLY WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I GET A SCREACHING SOUND FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THOUGHT IT WAS MAYBE THE SENSOR ON THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI Q60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT. AFTER PARKING AND LATER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE/REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNTO THE GROUND. THE TOW TRUCK WAS CALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)