2017 INFINITI Q70

Introduction to the 2017 INFINITI Q70

The 2017 INFINITI Q70 is a mid-size luxury sedan praised for its opulent interior, advanced technology, and powerful performance. It’s offered with two engine options: a 3.7-liter V6 producing 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, and a 5.6-liter V8 generating 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options include a 7-speed automatic transmission for the V6 and a 7-speed automatic transmission for the V8.

Engine

3.7L V6

• Valve Cover Gasket Leak Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. Solution: Replace valve cover gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+ Recalls: None Found
• Intake Manifold Gasket Leak Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaking from the intake manifold gasket. Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500 Recalls: None Found

5.6L V8

• No Issues Found

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic (V6)

• Harsh Shifting Description/Symptoms: Transmission shifts gears roughly or hesitates. Solution: Replace or reprogram transmission control module. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+ Recalls: None Found

7-Speed Automatic (V8)

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• Front Control Arm Bushing Failure Description/Symptoms: Worn or broken front control arm bushings, causing clunking or rattling noises. Solution: Replace front control arm bushings. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+ per side Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Drain Description/Symptoms: Battery drains rapidly even when the car is not in use. Solution: Check for parasitic draw and replace or repair faulty components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+ Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Excessive Road Noise Description/Symptoms: Loud road noise entering the cabin. Solution: Replace or add sound deadening material. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+ Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Infotainment System Lag Description/Symptoms: Infotainment system freezes or responds slowly. Solution: Update software or replace infotainment unit. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+ Recalls: None Found
• Climate Control Malfunction Description/Symptoms: Climate control system fails to function properly or blows warm air. Solution: Diagnose and repair or replace faulty components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $1,000+ Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2017 INFINITI Q70 has a mixed history of reliability. Issues with the engine, transmission, and suspension can be significant and costly to fix. However, the issues with the electrical and interior components are less severe and relatively inexpensive to resolve.