Check engine light has been coming on and off intermittently for over a year; it has remained on continuously for the past several days. An OBD-II scan on October 30, 2026 at 67,484 miles recorded stored, pending and permanent codes P17F1 (CVT judder, clutch A hydraulic pressure), P0101 and C1130. I have reported CVT judder/shudder under light acceleration to the INFINITI dealer multiple times: September 15, 2025, March 23, 2026, and October 10, 2026. Each time I was told the concern could not be duplicated, and on October 10, 2026 a CVT fluid drain and refill was flagged due by time and mileage on the multipoint inspection and deferred. The judder symptom is now confirmed by a stored P17F1. All of this was reported while the vehicle was under the INFINITI Elite CPO warranty, which expired August 16, 2026 at only 67,500 miles of its 100,000-mile allowance. This is the same INFINITI CVT covered by service bulletin ITB15-012i for judder diagnosis and repair on 2014-2018 QX60 models, and by the $277.7 million CVT class settlement that extended warranty coverage to 96 months on 2015-2018 QX60s; the 2019 model year is excluded from both. Code C1130 (ABS module reporting engine signal fault) is also stored; INFINITI recall R1917 (the federal safety agency 19V‑807) covers ABS actuator inspection on 2017-2019 QX60 vehicles. The vehicle is currently being diagnosed again by the dealer and a goodwill request will been requested.
Infiniti QX60 check engine light comes on
31 of the 603 owner complaints about the Infiniti QX60 describe check engine light, most of them for the 2014 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 2014
- typical repair cost reported
- $8,600
- typical mileage
- 116,134
By model year
Often reported together
CVT failure 6Engine failure 5Loss of power 4Stalling 3Shudder 3Overheating 3Knocking 3Won't start 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P0017 2P17F1 1P1715 1P0776 1P0101 1P0090 1P0087 1P0014 1C1130 1
What owners say
2026 QX60.. multiple dash lights came on at once. AWD disabled, Anti lock brakes disabled, parking sensors disabled, check engine light. Dealership was unable to find a problem and chocked it up to a sensor. 2nd trip to shop was a failure to start, road service came out and said the battery was fine. Vehicle was towed to dealership. 2 trips to shop on a new vehicle that’s 10 weeks old. Dealership has no answers for either problem.
Vehicle power steering and "PS" light, check engine light, and master warning light came on. Got it to Auto Zone for diagnostic tag and report says power steering needs to be replaced. There is a build up and the liquid is not going where it should, it is backing up and over flowing. Suggested to take the vehicle to the dealer there may be a recall because he's seen approximately 20 vehicles same issue.
While traveling at 75 mph(speed limit) on the interstate, the vehicle's CVT transmission suffered a catastrophic failure and suddenly lost all power/acceleration, dropping into a low-gear limp mode. No engine light appeared until after we parked. This caused an immediate and dangerous drop in speed in high-speed busy traffic, nearly causing a severe multi-vehicle collision. We put our hazards on and continued at about 20 mph until the first exit nearly a mile away. This happened during mountain interstate driving with large distances between towns where most have no dealerships. We were able to get to a mechanic/gas station just off of the exit who ran the codes and told us that the transmission will have to be replaced and he had no means of doing it as well as any other location with in about 150 miles. I had the vehicle towed to the closest Infiniti dealer at a cost of $1,015. Was then told that a replacement would be needed at over $9500. This is a luxury brand (Infiniti) and is only a 2020 QX 60 with 72,000 miles. Warranty was until 70,000. Definitely by any measure a premature defect. Told by service advisor that CVTs are a real problem in the QX 60s due to not being able to handle the weight. 2022 and younger no longer use CVT. Infiniti extended warranties on the same car from 2015-2018 years and currently 2019-21 in a lawsuit Ross vs Nissan North America. Traveling with an [XXX] mother, myself and wife. Luckily we were not stranded in the middle of nowhere. Trying to geta goodwill from Infiniti but they are not considering the perfect maintenance records, timely transmission fluid services and all work being done at the Infiniti dealer previously. I had brought up concerns about the transition from park to drive seeming delayed in engagement multiple times over my 3 year ownership of the vehicle and was never fixed or seriously looked beginning at one month of my ownership and the 59,000 transmission fluid exchange service. Never an engine light. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATIO
The contact owns a 2018 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine with the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,422.
The CVT Transmission without any warning gave out and wont allow my car to drive forward just reverse. Its been out and its an expensive repair. No check engine warning light came on and my car wont run.
After going through a touchless car wash with undercarriage spray and clean, the vehicle stalled 5-10 minutes later. This occurred after the wash was completed and driving away. Suddenly the engine began to lose power, stumbled, and then died while driving. If I had to guess this was a sensor or some electrical component that may have been affected by the water spray from underneath. There were no check engine or other warning lights when this occurred. Attempted to restart the engine. After a few seconds longer than normal it started and appeared to run fine. Drove it home afterward. If the water caused the issue there are serious implications for driving in rain, through puddles, or snow as that water can migrate up into the engine compartment during driving (would be especially dangerous at highway speeds). If it makes any difference, the vehicle did idle fine for a few minutes after leaving and stopping outside the touchless car wash. Only after a walkaround, removing trash from the vehicle, and then driving away did the stall occur.
COMPONENT/SYSTEM FAILURE: Timing chain and timing chain tensioner/guide assembly failure. The timing chain has stretched prematurely, causing the vehicle to fail to start, loss of acceleration response, check engine light illumination, and audible rattling noise from the engine compartment. The failed components are available for inspection upon request at the dealership. SAFETY RISK: The vehicle would not accelerate when the gas pedal was pressed, creating a dangerous situation where the vehicle could not respond to driver input. This poses a serious safety risk in traffic, highway merging, or emergency evasive situations. Additionally, the failure to start leaves occupants stranded without warning. DEALER CONFIRMATION: The problem has been diagnosed and confirmed by an authorized Infiniti dealer. The dealer determined the cause is timing chain stretching and has quoted $6,500 for repair, which includes timing chain, tensioners, and guides replacement. PRIOR WARNINGS: Approximately one week prior to complete failure, the vehicle began exhibiting a rattling noise from the engine. The check engine light illuminated. Shortly after, the vehicle would not start and would not accelerate when the gas pedal was pressed. KNOWN DEFECT: This is a documented defect. Infiniti Technical Service Bulletin ITB19-027a addresses timing chain-related diagnostic trouble codes on 2017-2024 QX60 vehicles with the VQ35DD engine. The timing chain tensioner and guide failure on VQ-series engines is a well-documented premature wear issue affecting vehicles well before expected service life. At 80,000 miles, this failure is premature and indicative of a design or manufacturing defect, not normal wear. REQUEST: I am requesting the federal safety agency investigate this safety defect and consider requiring a recall for affected Infiniti QX60 vehicles. Nissan/Infiniti corporate has declined goodwill assistance despite the existence of TSBs acknowledging the issue.
Shortly after purchasing this used vehicle from CarMax, the vehicle began experiencing serious mechanical failures involving the engine/emissions system, braking system, and suspension. The vehicle displayed a check engine warning light, and the selling dealer, CarMax Schaumburg, confirmed issues requiring repair, including a faulty oxygen sensor, brake-related repairs, and a suspension link. The vehicle was taken in for service, parts were ordered, and repairs were performed. Despite these repairs, the same issues reoccurred, requiring the vehicle to be returned for additional repair attempts. The problems were therefore reproduced after the initial repair, confirming the existence of unresolved defects. The vehicle was not reliably safe during this period. These failures posed safety risks due to reduced braking reliability, compromised vehicle stability, and engine performance concerns, which could affect drivability and safe operation under normal conditions. The defects were confirmed and serviced by the dealer, as documented through service communications and voicemail messages from CarMax. Warning indicators, including the check engine light, were present prior to repair and prompted service visits. Exact mileage at the time of the incidents is UNKNOWN, as it was not clearly disclosed at purchase. Before the issues were fully and permanently resolved, the vehicle was repossessed, resulting in the loss of the vehicle while unresolved safety and mechanical defects existed. The repossession prevented further inspection or repair by the consumer. The repaired components and service records should be available for inspection through the dealer. No police or insurance inspection occurred in connection with a collision, as the issue involved mechanical and safety defects rather than an accident.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Infinity QX60. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, on February 25, 2022, the mileage was 59,607. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 116,134. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact retrieved a Carfax history check, and it showed that on Oct. 4, 2021, the mileage was 52,177. Then, 48 hours later, on Oct. 6, 2021, on the recorded certified checklist, the mileage was 53,854. The information on the Carfax report was before the contact purchased the vehicle. The contact stated that on Oct. 6, 2021, the mileage information was blank on the Carfax report. The dealer was contacted; however, no assistance was provided.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Infiniti QX60 check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Infiniti QX60?
Owners who report it most often also describe cvt failure, engine failure and sudden loss of power, and the codes they mention most are P0017, P17F1 and P1715.
Which Infiniti QX60 years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2014 (6 complaints), 2017 (6 complaints) and 2018 (5 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Infiniti QX60?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $8,600 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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