Infiniti QX80 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 137 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti QX80, across 14 model years (2014–2027). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
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Infiniti QX80 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical QX80 year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 QX80: 21 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2019 QX80: 20 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2015 QX80: 18 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti QX80 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti QX80 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 QX80 | 4 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2026 QX80 | 7 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 QX80 | 8 | 4 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2024 QX80 | 2 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | |
| 2023 QX80 | 2 | 1 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 QX80 | 1 | 1 | — | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2021 QX80 | 7 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | |
| 2020 QX80 | 6 | 2 | 4★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2019 QX80 | 20 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 QX80 | 9 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 QX80 | 17 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 QX80 | 15 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 QX80 | 18 | 2 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 QX80 | 21 | 4 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti QX80 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (21), 2015 (18), 2016 (15), 2017 (17), 2019 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical QX80 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti QX80?
Electrical System, with 26 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX80 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.