Infiniti QX80 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti QX80 model year (2014–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti QX80 Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 13 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 15
1 recall · 11 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 14
0 recalls · 14 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 14
Best Infiniti QX80 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 1 complaint
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 4
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Infiniti QX80 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Good |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | Avoid |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | — | — | 5 | Good |
| 2019 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 13 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2017 | 0 | 9 | — | — | 9 | Caution |
| 2016 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 14 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 | 1 | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 14 | Avoid |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti QX80 Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2024Recent QX80 models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2024 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade QX80 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year QX80 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2015 Infiniti QX80 if possible. It has 0 recalls, 13 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 15 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year QX80 to buy?+
The 2018 Infiniti QX80 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 0 recalls and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which QX80 has the fewest problems?+
The 2018, 2022, 2026 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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