2017 Infiniti QX30 Base
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- Photo: 2018 Infiniti QX30 in Ink Blue, Front Left, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Infiniti QX30 2.0t AWD front 2.10.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX30 China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX30 China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Infiniti QX30 in Ink Blue, Rear Right, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Infiniti QX30 Base is a 208-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed dct automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,950 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 208 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1200-4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The QX30 measures 174.2 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,280 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,950 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,945 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4, transverse-mounting, aluminum-alloy block/head, resin-coated pistons |
| Horsepower | 208 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves/cylinder, Variable Valve Timing Control system |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) automatic with overdrive, standard paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.857 (50 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.429 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.667 (72 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.049 (183 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.776 (248 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1.049 (183 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.837 (230 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.375 |
| Final Drive | 2.654 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut w/23mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent w/ stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.1 in. vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.6 x 0.4 in. solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in. aluminum-alloy, painted finish |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in. aluminum-alloy, painted finish |
| Tires Front | 235/50R18, Continental, run-flat all-season |
| Tires Rear | 235/50R18, Continental, run-flat all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.2 in |
| Width | 82 in |
| Height | 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 61.9 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.8° |
| Departure Angle | 28.1° |
| Cargo Volume | 19.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,280 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Infiniti QX30 SW FWD).
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Infiniti QX30. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 2, 2021 · STEERING
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.
Consequence: A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V419000
Nov 1, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V691000
Mar 6, 2017 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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.
Consequence: If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V143000
Dec 28, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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."
Consequence: A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V939000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Infiniti QX30
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Infiniti QX30 (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 INFINITI QX30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.