Verdict
2017 Infiniti QX50: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2017 Infiniti QX50 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 83% of 2017 SUVs. Air Bags leads the reports (23%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2017 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
13
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 83% of 2017 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2017 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (23% of 13 reports), followed by service brakes (15%).
+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 13 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11736097, ODI 11704503, ODI 11505254.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2017 Infiniti QX50 SW AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
2017 Infiniti QX50 SW RWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX50 | 3.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 17 | 24 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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Compare model years
"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2017 Infiniti QX50: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
Owners filed 13 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX50 — fewer complaints than 83% of comparable 2017 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (23% of complaints) and service brakes (15%).
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Infiniti QX50 at 20 mpg combined.