DecodedCars2017 Infiniti QX30
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Body styles
- AWD 4dr SUV, FWD 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 24 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- 174.4 in
- Curb weight
- 3,287–3,417 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 17 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,417 lb (AWD 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 0% better than the 2017 compact car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD 4dr SUV | 174.4 in | 71.7 in | 60.6 in | 105.9 in | 60.2 / 61 in | 3,417 lb | 60/40 |
| FWD 4dr SUV | 174.4 in | 71.7 in | 60.6 in | 105.9 in | 60.2 / 61 in | 3,287 lb | 62/38 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX30 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 33 / 27 | 0% | $3,050 | 324 |
| QX30 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM7) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 30 / 25 | -7% | $3,300 | 362 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Infiniti QX30.
Similar 2017 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Infiniti QX30 (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 BMW 3 Series | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2017 Lexus IS | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 Audi A3 | 34 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 BMW X1 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (4)
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector · Jun 2, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V419000 · 1,959 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
- Risk
- A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
Air Bags › Frontal · Nov 1, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V691000 · 17,507 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
- Risk
- If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
Air Bags › Side/Window · Mar 6, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V143000 · 79 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
- Risk
- If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Dec 28, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V939000 · 509 vehicles
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Not every 2017 Infiniti QX30 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Infiniti QX30 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 11 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Steering — 7 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Electrical System — 6 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 25,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Infiniti QX30. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
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