Model year guide

2017 Infiniti q70

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Infiniti q70 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2017 Infiniti q70 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Infiniti q70 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2
Combined19–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Infiniti q70 recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #24V470000 · 21/06/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Infiniti q70 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2017 Infiniti q70 MPG & running costs

Combined19–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,125
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S7)
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Infiniti q70 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,625
Fuel only$20,625
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Infiniti q70 trims & engines on record

Engines
3.7L

2017 Infiniti q70 vehicles on record

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2017 Infiniti q70 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Infiniti q70 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Infiniti q70. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti q70?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are visibility/wiper, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Infiniti q70 get?

The 2017 Infiniti q70 has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.