The Infiniti dealer (BERGLAND Infiniti Roanoke, VA recently inspected the car, 68000m flashing airbag light caused by passenger seat electronics. The part to repair is 12400$
The worst 2017 Infiniti QX50 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Visibility2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 71
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Intelligent key not detected / engine will not start
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Windshield cracking
- Headlamp, fog lamp, or rear combination lamp fogging
- Clicking noise from front or rear axle during take-off/acceleration
2017 Infiniti QX50 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
What 2017 Infiniti QX50 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag sensor unexpectedly illuminated and failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the passenger’s side seat cushion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, who provided the same diagnosis and informed the contact that the passenger’s seat cushion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact expressed concerns regarding the significant price difference between the dealer's repair cost and the estimate from the independent mechanic. The contact’s spouse was concerned that the failure made the vehicle hazardous to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Engine shut off while driving 45mph with no prior warning
Engine light is on - transmission output speed sensor. Vehicle was inspect by Pep Boys # 208 My vehicle don't want to pick up speed. I don't know what caused the problem.
Last year I had to have the BCM replaced on my infiniti. Here I am a year later and I'm being told that I have to replace the BCM again. The dealer told me that there's water that is literally streaming directly past the module due to the drainage coming from the sunroof. I have no idea why that I happening bring I haven't experienced any leakage from the sunroof. I definitely shouldn't have to replace a BCM 1 year after installation of a new module. Please take look into this issue. I just don't think it's fair that I have to replace another BCM due to the drainage ststem/path on such a luxurious car.
Airbag light came on. Diagnosed by Infinity as code B00AO-02 which requires replacing the Passenger Front Seat Bottom Assembly at the cost estimate of $9871.82 (date of estimate is 1/27/23) according to Infinity. Ethos extended warranty will not cover the issue as well as Infinity. Interesting info: Ethos did cover did not cover this particular make/model. However, after Infinity changed manufacture for above said problem, Ethos now covers the SRS problem described above in their extended warranty. This leads me to the suspicion that 'maybe' Infinity was aware of the problem since they changed manufacturer. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE! Mileage on the vehicle on 1/27/23 was 9,665 miles. This car is immaculate, never wrecked always garage kept, driven my 86 year old widow. The car is a so called 'high end' luxury vehicle with a sub-par SRS system.
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently and there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact shifted the gear shifter back into drive to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the failure was experienced twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the moon roof glass shattered without impact. The moon roof shards fell inside the vehicle onto the driver however, there was no injury sustained. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the moon roof needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,110.
Sensor on my handle and the key quit working over this past year my car has been at the service department for days and weeks at a time for the same issue dealership has check all setting they have changed the batter three times in the car and twice in they have changed the battery in the remote , I'm now told that they just changed the door handle and was told there is nothing they can do about it, and was asked to pick up the car , I stressed that I will be out of warranty and I don't want to have this same problem hen its expired or transfer or sell to someone else to inherit this issue. Please note ,the push button on the handle do not work on the passenger side, and the push button do not work on the handle on the driver side this would happen randomly each time I have taken my car qx50 to the dealer for service attention I was told they will need to see the issue so I provided them with the video , this last time they seen it themselves and decided to hold onto the for further research , this is when I was asked to pick up the car in its condition. They cannot say why handle sensor and lock quit working even after running diagnostics. My guess is that since both sides aren't working, it is unlikely that the problem is with the sensor as both sides would have had to fail at the same time each time. *ln
The car drifts all over the highway at normal highway speeds. It is as if I am always fighting a strong wind. It is very distracting and dangerous. Seems like anything over 60mph is very challenging to keep between the lines. I took it to the dealer on 2/01/2020 and was told that this is normal for these sports SUV's. They all do it. Very discouraging. This was noticed about 10,000 miles ago and seems to be getting worse. The car has 43,000 now
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Questions about the 2017 Infiniti QX50
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX50 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX50, fewer than a typical QX50 model year.
What is the 2017 Infiniti QX50 year score?
The 2017 Infiniti QX50 scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Infiniti QX50: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Infiniti QX50?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti QX50 get?
Official estimates for the 2017 Infiniti QX50 range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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