2017 Infiniti QX70
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Infiniti QX70 has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 9. 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
1.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • (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
“(TCS) Traction control light comes on in normal conditions. Also triggers break light censor while driving in normal conditions.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Infiniti QX70
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Infiniti QX70
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Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2017 QX70, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
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🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 9
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