2017 Infiniti Q60

Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.

72/100

Worth a look

AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.

What owners actually report

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Infiniti Q60, and it carries 1 recall. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.

Complaints by area, from NHTSA records for this model-year
Area	Complaints	Share
Engine	7	21%
Air bags	4	12%
Unknown or other	3	9%
Engine	2	6%
Power train	2	6%
Tires	2	6%
Steering	2	6%
Service brakes	2	6%
Fuel/propulsion system	2	6%
Engine and engine cooling	1	3%

In owners' own words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.

My engine is blown at 70,000 miles and I got there 45,000 miles and I had a car for 18 months
NHTSA complaint: Unknown or other

Subject: Safety Complaint: 2017 Infiniti Q60 - Recurring P052E Fault (Engine Shared with Mercedes) Vehicle Information: Make: Infiniti Model: Q60 Year: 2017 Engine: (Insert Engine Size, 2.0L) Incident Details: Code: P052
NHTSA complaint: Engine

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti Q60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended, with the check engine warning li
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling

9/8/25 Airbag light is on dealership states it's the occupancy sensor. Must replace the seat frame $7k just for the part. I seen that the QX50 and 60 had same issue and a recall was issued. Could you please help us r
NHTSA complaint: Seats

Engine threw a main bearing around 80 thousand miles in 2023, car was not modified other than different muffler on the back and aftermarket wheels and tires which has nothing to do with the engine. Car had oil changes e
NHTSA complaint: Engine

Car malfunction light comes on spontaneously and runs rough and losses power and rpm can go to 4 at 35 mph and usually happens when car is idling parked for a little while. Them I cut it off and let it sit it goes back t
NHTSA complaint: Engine

The automobile has 24,000 miles on it and the sensor for the passenger seat airbag is defective. To repair this, the passenger seat track has to be replaced, at a cost of $8200.00. This is a major safety issue for this
NHTSA complaint: Air bags

Infiniti called me on 05/08/24 to discuss and review Infiniti Case # [XXX] including Infiniti’s subsequent refusal to remedy a defective SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) sensor on my 2017 Infiniti Q60 with 54,100 mile
NHTSA complaint: Air bags

Recalls on record

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Infiniti Q60. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.

Fuel system 17V476000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infin

The seven scores

Reliability raw	72	good
Longevity est.	70	good
Maintenance	77	good
Depreciation	97	excellent
Performance	57	average
Efficiency	43	below average

How it compares in its class

Percentile ranks against other compact cars in the catalog.

Reliability: better than 19% of compact cars
Longevity: better than 14% of compact cars
Running costs: better than 51% of compact cars
Value retention: better than 94% of compact cars

Which of these numbers are measured

What stands behind each score for this car:

Reliability 72: from NHTSA recalls and complaints. This one is a raw count: we do not have a sales figure for this model, so a high-volume car looks worse here than it should.
Longevity 70: an estimate from powertrain and brand record. No 200,000-mile population exists for a 2017 car yet, so this is a prior, not evidence.
Maintenance 77: repair-cost data where we have it for this model, otherwise a mechanical-complexity estimate from engine size, cylinder count and drivetrain.
Safety: no score. NHTSA crash testing thins out for older vehicles and we would rather show nothing than guess.

Common questions

What goes wrong with the 2017 Infiniti Q60?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and engine is the most reported area with 7 of them (21%). There is 1 recall on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.

Is the 2017 Infiniti Q60 reliable?

AVOIR scores its reliability 72/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.

How long will a 2017 Infiniti Q60 last?

AVOIR scores its longevity 70/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2017 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.

Should I buy a 2017 Infiniti Q60?

AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 72/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.

Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.