2013–2017 Infiniti QX60: Shudder or judder at low speed (CVT)
Likely causes, ranked
- CVT belt slip or valve body problemShop
- Outdated CVT softwareShop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
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Symptom: Shudder or vibration at light throttle around 5–35 mph, sometimes with P17F0 or P17F1.
Likely causes
- CVT. QX60 Forum owners report judder. Infiniti's bulletins tie P17F0 to belt slip and P17F1 to the control valve.
DIY or shop?
Dealer, given the extended coverage.
Useful steps
- Read codes.
- Ask an Infiniti dealer about the CVT warranty extension for your VIN.
- Document every visit.
Vehicle focus: 2013–2017 Infiniti QX60.
Safety / mechanic note
Shudder or loss of drive in traffic is a risk. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Related trouble codes
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- CVT judder bulletin For 2013 JX and 2014–2015 QX60 with judder and P17F0/P17F1: diagnosis may lead to valve body or CVT replacement. Details
- QX60 CVT warranty extension Infiniti extended CVT coverage on certain QX60 model years. Details
NHTSA complaints: 146 keyword-matched complaints for Infiniti QX60 2013–2017 (of 419 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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