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2017 Infiniti QX70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 QX70.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Infiniti QX70 is an SUV built around a 7-speed automatic (S7) transmission and a 5.2-quart sump that takes 5W-30 API oil, with EPA fuel economy figures of 16 city, 22 highway, and 18 combined mpg. It carries zero open recalls, and across the 2014–2017 owner-complaint window the model year logged just seven reports—concentrated in the electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. That total places 2017 between the cleanest year on file (2016, one complaint) and the most complained-about (2015, eight), making it a representative data point in the QX70's reliability arc rather than an outlier, and a reasonable baseline for any longitudinal owner-satisfaction analysis.

Model year2017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSIDEOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0; OPTIONAL: 8.0, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug22401JK01D
Front wiper blades288903WU0A alt 288903EV6A
Serpentine belt11720EY00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 2120031U03
Cabin air filter272774HH0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4385 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX70 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2017 Limited 3.7
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Limited 3.7 3.7L V66.00 sec14.50 sec325 hpAWD
20143.7 3.7L V66.10 sec14.60 sec325 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Front: 80W- in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilFront: 80W-
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression242-341 PSI. 14 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque10
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 2 Piston; Front: 4 Piston; Rear: 1 Piston; Rear: 2 Piston
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014 with; Rear: .0022 with

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
112.0 inch lbs.12 in
248.0 inch lbs.; Step 3; 96.0 inch lbs.48 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
121.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
318.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 17-2618 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1626 ft. lbs
390.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.01.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Infiniti QX70 shows a modest rebound in complaints (7) after a dip to just 1 complaint in 2016, while maintaining zero recalls and investigations, mirroring the low‑recall environment of its immediate predecessor. Compared with earlier models, the total number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) continues a downward trend, falling from 109 in 2014 to 74 in 2017, indicating fewer documented service issues over time. The four complaint categories reported for 2017—Electrical/Fuel‑Propulsion, Visibility/Wiper, Air Bags, and Structure—each appear only once, and there were no crash‑related or fire complaints, suggesting no concentrated problem area. Overall, 2017 sits near the bottom of the generation’s recall and investigation rates and benefits from a declining TSB count, making it a relatively safe year to consider for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
74
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags1
Structure1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Power Train,Engine1
Electrical System,Wheels,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 74 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 QX70 take?

5.2 qt of 5W-30 API SN, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 QX70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX70 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.