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2017 Infiniti QX80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 QX80.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Infiniti QX80 is a full‑size SUV built on Infiniti’s body‑on‑frame platform and paired with an automatic S7 transmission that relies on a 6.9‑quart oil capacity using 0W‑20 viscosity. Its EPA ratings of 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined reflect the vehicle’s emphasis on torque and comfort rather than outright fuel efficiency. With only 17 owner complaints recorded for the model year—most of them centered on air‑bag concerns—and no recalls, the 2017 sits near the middle of the model’s complaint timeline (2014‑2026), a period that saw a peak of 20 complaints in 2014 and a low of a single complaint in 2022, indicating a modest but stable reliability record for this generation.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27 · 780 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. 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 27 · 780 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB0D alt 288901LB1B
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat110625ZM0A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filterB72771CA1B alt 27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5889 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 20 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-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 QX80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2021 Premium Select
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Limited 5.6L V86.20 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
2016Limited 5.6L V86.70 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V85.90 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2015Limited 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2021Premium Select 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec400 hpAWD
2021Sensory 5.6L V86.30 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-90
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

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)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub87.0-90.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161.0-164.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043-0.049 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number27
Standard BCI Cranking Performance780 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)VALUES ARE APPROXIMATE PRESSURES: 65 psi
RPM@IDLE rpm
Engine Compression178-242 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Compression242-264 PSI. 15 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 116
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: 0.709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
112.0 inch lbs.; Step 2; 48.0 inch lbs.12 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
315.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs.151 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1040 degrees
3Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
430.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.5 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 QX80 sits near the end of the pre-facelift generation, where complaints had generally declined from a peak of 20 in 2014 to 14 in 2016, but then ticked up slightly to 17 in 2017 before dropping sharply to 8 in the redesigned 2018 model. Recalls also trended downward early in the generation, with 2017 matching the low of 1 recall seen in 2016, while TSBs continued a steady decrease from 167 in 2015 to 134 in 2017. The most common complaint area for the 2017 model year is air bags, with 5 reports, and there is one crash complaint recorded, though the data does not specify root causes. This pattern suggests the 2017 QX80 benefits from late-cycle refinements that reduced technical bulletins and recalls, but it still exhibits a slight uptick in owner complaints compared to the prior year, particularly around air bags. A buyer considering this model year should prioritize a thorough inspection of the air bag system, but overall it represents a reasonable choice within the generation, though the 2018 facelift offers a clearer drop in reported issues.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
134
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags5
Electrical System,Air Bags,Lane Departure1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Suspension,Air Bags1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

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 134 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
ITB23-023A2025-02-20Electrical SystemAEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED…
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…

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 QX80 take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 QX80 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the QX80 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.