2017 Acura MDX vs 2017 INFINITI QX60
Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.
2017 Acura MDX
2017 INFINITI QX60
Stories from the shop
The 2017 Infiniti QX60 edges this comparison on reliability data (4.0 versus 3.7). These aren't a typical head-to-head, but if you're cross-shopping them, the data is what it is.
If you lean 2017 Acura MDX, know what you're getting into on engine and powertrain. Those categories have noticeably more complaints than the 2017 INFINITI QX60 sees, and they're not cheap items when they go.
Going with the 2017 INFINITI QX60? Watch the airbags and steering. The 2017 Acura MDX has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.
Bottom line: pick based on use case more than the spec sheet. If you tow heavy and don't want to think about it, that's one calculation. If you're a daily driver and want the cheapest path forward, that's another. Both of these will get you down the road. We're just telling you where each one is most likely to break.
Side-by-side by problem area
Common questions
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Acura MDX or the 2017 Infiniti QX60?
Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2017 Infiniti QX60 comes out ahead with a reliability score of 4.0 versus 3.7. The margin is narrow, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.
What goes wrong more often on the 2017 Acura MDX?
Compared to the 2017 Infiniti QX60, the 2017 Acura MDX sees more reported issues in engine and powertrain. That doesn't mean it's a bad truck — it means those are the categories worth budgeting for if you go that direction.
What goes wrong more often on the 2017 Infiniti QX60?
Compared to the 2017 Acura MDX, the 2017 Infiniti QX60 has more complaints in airbags and steering. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.
Which has more recalls?
Both vehicles have 0 active recalls. Total recall count alone isn't a great signal — what matters is severity. See the recall counts by severity in the comparison table.
Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?
Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $10,800 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.