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2017 Infiniti QX70

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Infiniti QX70 has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: (tcs) traction control light comes on in normal conditions. also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions..

13

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints
23%
  • • (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.
  • • Multiple incidents of car not starting or stalling in rain. 1. After a rainstorm while parked, noticed water on the driver side floor and dripping from the driver door side under dashboard, water coming from defective design of sunroof water drains/tubing which are clogged because the tube is too
  • • The issue I have experienced involved my car stalling due to an inaccurate fuel gauge reading: basically, ran out of gas on a road while fuel gage was still showing half tank full. Luckily, was able to avoid any accident. The error code came up: P0462, which stands for “Fuel Level Sensor ‘A’ Circuit
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“(TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints
15%
  • • The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission was hard shifting into gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. Additionally, while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three oc
  • • Multiple incidents of car not starting or stalling in rain. 1. After a rainstorm while parked, noticed water on the driver side floor and dripping from the driver door side under dashboard, water coming from defective design of sunroof water drains/tubing which are clogged because the tube is too
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission was hard shifting into gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. Additionally, while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three oc”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
8%
  • • (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“(TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints
8%
  • • (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“(TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
8%
  • • The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission was hard shifting into gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. Additionally, while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three oc
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission was hard shifting into gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. Additionally, while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three oc”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
WHEELS(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ELECTRICAL: (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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    ENGINE: The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission was hard shifting into gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. Additionally, while driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three oc

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    WHEELS: (TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Infiniti QX70 — Year Comparison

How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2017
13Excellent Reliability
2015
9Excellent Reliability
2014
5Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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