Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Infiniti Q50 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V470000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V571000 Insufficient Welds on Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V476000 Fuel Pump Control Module Software may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 63 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Infiniti Q50 receives an average rating due to a mix of recalls and complaints, specifically with potential driveshaft fatigue and airbag issues. While the vehicle requires attention to common faults, overall repair costs remain moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,300 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| airbag inflator | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations during acceleration
- Stalling engine issues
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel supply inconsistencies
- Strange drivetrain noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Infiniti Q50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.