DecodedCarsInfiniti QX70
4 model years from 2014 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2017
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (9)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 3,679 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 QX70 in brief
The 2017 Infiniti QX70 is a small SUV offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,385 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 22% worse than the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Infiniti QX70 has 4 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (4), service brakes (4), air bags (4).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
2015 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 22 owner complaints.
How the 2014 QX70 compares
The 2014 Infiniti QX70 is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (3.7L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,321 lb (AWD V6 Premium 4dr SUV).
About the Infiniti QX70
The Infiniti QX70, formerly the Infiniti FX until 2013, is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV marketed by Infiniti, Nissan's luxury division between 2002 and 2019 over two generations. The model replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size SUV. The model does not have a Nissan-branded equivalent, and was never sold in Japan.
From the Wikipedia article "Infiniti QX70", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 QX70 pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints8 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 22% below the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 QX70
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
QX70 changes by model year
- 2015
- Engine dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2017 QX70
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2017 BMW X3 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2017 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →