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2017 Infiniti QX30 SW AWD

4
Recalls
16
Complaints

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Complaints
Recalls

16 Complaints

for 2017 INFINITI QX30
12/16/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: sjkch5cr6ha******
Summary

I have been attempting since July to get the recall repaired. I went there in July after calling and making an appointment but they did not have a loaner car so I left. No one could tell me how long the repair would take. Attempt # 2 called Infiniti of Coconut creek and explained that I was calling to get an appointment to have the recall for my steering repaired and I wanted to make an appointment . He told me to come down. I explained to him what happened last time and I didn't want to make an unnecessary trip and I wanted to make sure it was something they could fix today or that they had a loaner car available for me. I then asked for a supervisor who advised me they had no loaner cars and he was not sure how long the repair would take. He said that he would check with the tech and put me on a list for a loaner car after a 10 minute rant on how they have no loaner cars b/c customers like me don't bring them back. That was 4 months ago never to hear from him again. Attempt # 3 in November called again same run around, sent emails to both Infiniti and Infiniti of coconut creek and heard back from the Service manager same person I spoke to in July (although he denies it. I recognize his voice. He stated that they needed to order the part, that it would take 2 to 4 weeks and once it came in he would call me to schedule the repair. Much like last time no call back. It's now been over 5 weeks and I still have not heard back regarding the repair of my recalled car.

10/13/2021
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: sjkch5cr8ha******
Summary

The contact owns a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clicking noise would emit from the steering wheel as all electric buttons on the steering wheel failed to operate without warning. When the contact made a U-turn, the clicking noise became louder and the "front left malfunction, service required" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V691000 (Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on her vehicle. She was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The dealer was also notified, and the contact scheduled an appointment. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

03/27/2021
Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/27/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP9HA******
Summary

THIS VEHICLE IS AN ABSOLUTE HAZARD. THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING WILL FAIL WHILE DRIVING, AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE SLOW TO ACCELERATE WHILE THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE PERSONALLY HAD TWO NEAR ACCIDENTS WHEN THIS OCCURS. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT I AM FAR FROM THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS ISSUE AND INFINITI DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN THREE TIMES ALREADY WITH NO SOLUTION OFFERED. I HAVE ATTACHED A FEW OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I FOUND ONLINE.

02/18/2021
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 02/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR0HA******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2017 INFINITI QX30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED CONDENSATION INSIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLAMP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AT VEHICLE START-UP. UPON RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT A REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,800.00. THE CONTACT DECLINED TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP. ONCE THE LEASE AGREEMENT EXPIRED, THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO RAMSEY INFINITI (535 NJ-17 S, RAMSEY, NJ 07446). A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INVOICE FROM THE DEALER FOR THE COST OF REPAIR FOR THE HEADLAMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.

03/07/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR6HA******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED ITSELF INTO PARK. IT LOST ALL POWER AND FORCED ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

10/30/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 10/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP1HA******
Summary

WHILE PARKING,THE CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED WITH ONLY LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR WAS PULLING FORWARD INTO A PARKING SPOT AND ENDED UP IN THE BUSHES.

07/23/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP3HA******
Summary

THIS COMPLAINT IS THAT OF SERIOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK IGNORED WITH IGNORANCE AND BELLIGERENCE BY INFINITI. THE QX30 IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAR THAT IS NOT JUST ROLLING BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE HOWEVER IT APPEARD TO BE DRIVING BACKWARDS IN DRIVE. WHILE THE QX30 IS STATIONARY ON AN CITY OR HIGHWAY, WITH OR WITHOUT THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT JUST ROLL SLIGHTLY, HOWEVER ENGAGE IN BACKWARDS MOTION TO A POINT OF THE CAR SEEMINGLY DRIVING BACKWARDS WHILE THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. THE CAR ESSENTIALLY DRIVES IN REVERSE, WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JBA INFINITI ELLICOTT CITY, MD WHERE THE MANAGER KEN STATED THIS WAS A "DESIGN FLAW" WITHIN THE QX30. I STATED THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS SITUATION, AS THIS OCCURS WHILE ON AN INCLINE OR NOT. IT WAS STATED THE QX30 DOES NOT HAVE A TRANSMISSION LOCK WITHIN THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE THE VEHICLE DOES HAVE THE ABILITY TO ESSENTIALLY "ROLL AWAY WHILE IN DRIVE". I EXPLAINED THE SERIOUS NATURE AND RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY. I WAS DIRECTED TO BRING MY ISSUE UP WITH INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS. INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS IS A WASTE OF WORDS AND PLACE THE LIVES OF THE PUBLIC WITHOUT WORTH. THE CASE NUMBER RECIEVED IS 36476934 07/23/2019 @ 3:30PM. PLEASE RETRIEVE THE CALL. IT HAUNTS MY SOUL TO KNOW THAT DEATH MUST OCCUR RO HAVE SOMETHING SO CRUCIAL TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

07/23/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP3HA******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 INFINITI QX30. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND AN UNKNOWN RED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SURE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO PREVENT THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. J.B.A. INFINITI (8431 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043, 1-(855) 228-8647) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND NOT A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

12/20/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR3HA******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2017 INFINITI QX30. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, REVERSE, OR WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REGAIN ACCELERATION THE "SEE THE DRIVER'S MANUAL" MESSAGE WOULD ALSO APPEAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BENNETT INFINITI OF ALLENTOWN (2121 LEHIGH STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103, (610) 398-9100) AND THE WARNING MESSAGE WAS REMEDIED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

11/30/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/28/2018
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR1HA******
Summary

WAS DRIVING CAR AND WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO FREEZE OVER WITH FROST. CAME TO COMPLETE STOP IN RESIDENTIAL STREET, AND THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. I THEN PRESSED PARK BUTTON AND OPENED CAR DOOR TO GET OUT TO SCRAPE WINDSHIELD MORE. CAR DID NOT GO INTO PARK AND BEGAN TO ROLL, PULLING ME OUT AND TO THE GROUND AND AND MY LEFT LOWER LEG WAS RAN OVER BY LEFT REAR TIRE. CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL AND WENT OFF ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR VEHICLE, MANUAL STATES THAT "PARK POSITION P IS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED IF: *YOU SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE USING THE KEY AND REMOVE THE KEY OR *YOU OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR DRIVING AT A VERY LOW SPEED AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN POSITION D (DRIVE) OR R (REVERSE). FROM THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE WENT INTO PARK AND NOT ROLLED.

10/23/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR6HA******
Summary

NAVIGATION SCREEN GOES BLACK SOMETIMES WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN REVERSE. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED VISIBILITY OF THE QX30, ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING UP.

01/20/2018
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP1HA******
Summary

THE SPEED AT WHICH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTION IS NOT SAFE. THESE SPEED IS TOO SLOW AND AS A RESULT DOES NOT CLEAR THE WATER OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD. VISIBILITY IS POOR AS YOU CANNOT SEE THRU THE WATER THAT REMAINS ON WINDSHEID. UNACCEPTABLE. I REPORTED TO INFINITY AND TOOK TO DEALERSHIP. THE ADVISED FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED, THIS IS A HAZARD AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS (EVERY TIME IT RAINS) BUT THIS WAS FIRST TIME I WAS DUE FOR SERVICE AND HAD DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATE

11/30/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP1HA******
Summary

DRIVER'S BAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOY ISSUE

07/20/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CP4HA******
Summary

BASE ASSY-FUEL FILLER PART # 781205DA0A AND ACTUATOR ASSY-FUEL FILLER LID OPENER PART # 788505DAB. LID WAS STUCK AND WAS UNABLE TO OPEN TO FUEL CAR. HAD TO FORCE IT OPEN AND IT BROKE THE LATCH ON THE DOOR SECTION AND THE OPENER WAS STUCK. SENDING IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED, SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY

04/11/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/08/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CR2HA******
Summary

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 3/18/2017 AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR.THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR A PERSON TO DEPRESS BRAKE WITH OUT HITTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.I HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN AN ACCIDENT DRIVING THE CAR DUE TO THIS ISSUE ON A CITY STREET WHILE TURNING.I CALLED DELEARSHIP AND THEY AGREE ITS TOO CLOSE BUT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK WITH A TECH AND WOULD CALL ME BACK IF A NEW PEDAL COULD BE PUT IN AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS.I HAVE SINCE NOT HEARD BACK FROM DEALERSHIP.

02/20/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: SJKCH5CPXHA******
Summary

I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFINITI USA BUT TO NO AVAIL. SAFETY ISSUE: AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU PULL THE LEVER UNLESS YOU MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR: YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR UNLESS YOU MANUALLY UNLOCK IT; THIS IS A PRIMARY CONCERN FOR EMERGENCIES WHEN OFTEN PEOPLE DON'T HAVE THEIR WITS ABOUT THEM AND MAY STRUGGLE WITH THE DOOR FORGETTING THEY HAVE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK IT. (ALL OUR OTHER VEHICLES WHEN THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND THE ENGINE IS OFF YOU PULL ON THE LEVER AND THE DOOR WILL OPEN BUT NOT WITH THE INFINITI QX30.) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR LOOKING INTO TO THIS. I HAVE ATTACHED THE EXPLANATION/RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND INFINITI USA

4 Recalls

for 2017 INFINITI QX30
28/12/2016
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V939000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
A passenger air bag that fails to deploy in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 16V939000
Manufacture: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary

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."

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

06/03/2017
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V143000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
If the air bag fails to deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 17V143000
Manufacture: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

01/11/2017
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V691000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Campaign Number: 17V691000
Manufacture: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

02/06/2021
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V419000
STEERING
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 21V419000
Manufacture: Nissan North America, Inc.
Components: STEERING
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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