2019 Infiniti Qx80: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2019 Infiniti Qx80? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 19 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2019 Infiniti Qx80 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2019 Infiniti Qx80 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2019 Infiniti Qx80 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
21.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
21.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 has 19 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Qx80
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 19
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 1
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 16
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 20
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 3/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2019 Infiniti Qx80 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2019 Infiniti Qx80?
The 2019 Infiniti Qx80 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2019 Infiniti Qx80
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment, sensors, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any electrical or fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical systems, including infotainment, sensors, and wiring.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for any electrical or fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2019 Infiniti Qx80, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 INFINITI QX80, issues appear concentrated in electrical faults, with a smaller number of reports in other categories. No crash-related complaints were recorded, and there is one recall. The low complaint volume limits confidence in identifying widespread problems.
- Electrical faults account for the largest share of complaints (7 out of 19).
- Uncategorized issues are the second most reported category (5 complaints).
- No crash-related incidents were reported.
- Electrical Faults
- Uncategorized Issues
- Fuel/Propulsion System
All 2019 Infiniti Qx80 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The battery in my vehicle continuously dies, leaving me stranded on multiple occasions. This has been occurring since 2024 consistently. In January I had it towed to the dealership since every time I jump the battery, it charges it which in turn causes it to pass their battery te…
Ongoing failure to start, multiple battery replacements in less than 2 years. Purchased a warranty and of course the vehicle will not replicate its failure to start when it is at the dealership for the warranty claims adjustor to review. Car has had to be towed to the dealership …
Fuel gauge erratically and inaccurately showing different levels of fuel- sometimes full, empty or anywhere in between. Potential risk of running out of gas and not knowing. Recalls are listed for other vehicle model years but not this one. No warning messages appear on dashbo…
This car has the SAME issue as explained in NHTSA Bulletin ITB17-008c for 2017-2018 year Infiniti QX80's but Infiniti will not diagnose and fix. Instead they are seeking nearly $4k in repair work. The torque converter should last up to 200k miles and my car started having this …
Something keeps killing my battery. There’s no lights that come on to indicate a problem. I’ve been stranded twice at work and now today, I get ready to leave and the battery is dead again!! I’ve gotten a new battery three times in a year’s time. I’ve searched for a recall becaus…
I was driving down the interstate, no one around me at the time when a loud boom happened and my sunroof had exploded. Nothing hit it. It just bam, exploded shattering the whole thing. And the quote I was given for replacement is crazy expensive. $2500+ and can’t be replaced befo…
The battery will lose all charge stranding you. Has happened twice and after searching the internet apparently Infiniti has known about this problem.
The night rear backup camera is extremely dark and blurry. You can’t see anything via the camera at night.
The backup camera cannot see see at nighttime, a real safety issue.
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND SINCE APRIL, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN DIFFERENT PLACES. THE REASON IS BECAUSE I WOULD GO TO GET IN MY CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE THAT THEY CLA…
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ONLY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS A CLEAR, HOT, AND SUNNY DAY. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT AND THEN COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF AIR LIKE RIDING WITH THE WINDOW DOWN. I LOOKED AROUND INSIDE MY CAR AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I PULLED THE SHAD…
THE 2019 QX80 FORWARD EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM (FEB) CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGES THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING OR AN OBSTRUCTION. ALWAYS WHILE A RAILROAD CROSSING IS IN SITE, SOMETIMES WHEN A REDLIGHT IS NEAR BUT (GREEN) WITH NO VEHICLES STOPPED AT IT. IT HAS ALSO DONE IT ON AN OPEN HIGHW…
MY WIFE IS IN QUARANTINE WITH OUR DAUGHTER IN OREGON. DRIVES THE QX80 EVERY 2 OR 3 DAYS, TO GO TO THE STORE FOR FOOD. QX80 STARTED UP JUST FINE, DROVE IT TO THE STORE AND PARKED IT. 35 MINUTES LATER, CAME OUT OF THE STORE WITH PERISHABLE GROCERIES, THE BATTERY WAS TOO WEAK TO …
I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THIS VEHICLE. SOME BATTERY GREMLIN OR ELECTRICAL GREMLIN. BROUGHT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WAS FIXED. I WENT TO THE STORE 2 DAYS LATER , CAME OUT WITH $400 WORTH OF GROCERIES AND GO TO START MY TRUCK AND NOTHING . …
THE CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA HAS NO VISIBILITY WHEN IT'S NIGHTTIME OR DARK OUTSIDE. THE REARVIEW CAMERA MONITOR IS ALMOST PITCH BLACK AND TOO GRAINY. SIDEVIEW CAMERA ALSO SHOWS NO VISIBILITY (EVEN THOUGH THE CAR COMES WITH THESE FEATURES) AND CHANGING BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST SETTINGS DO…
ON THREE OCCASIONS THE BATTERY IN MY 2019 QX80 HAS DIED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR IS A 2019 AND THE BATTERY DIED 8 MONTHS, 10 MONTHS AND NOW 13 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT BRAND NEW. EACH TIME THE CAR HAS DRIVEN FINE IN THE MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK BUT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN…
2019 INFINITY QX80 LIMITED 4 X 4--FAULTY AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEM!!! CAR WOULD EMIT A BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEP AND THEN THE AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE AND CAUSE THE CAR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES OF DRIVING AND CONTINUED FOR THE DURATIO…
WENT TO START CAR AFTER IT WAS SITTING OVER NIGHT (AND TEMPERATURE HAD DROPPED) AND IT WOULD NOT START, REQUIRING A JUMP. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON OVERNIGHT. CAR REQUIRED JUMP START TWO MORE TIMES UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO TAKE TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BATTERY AND BATTERY W…
THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK GOING DOWN A HILL. IT WORKS ON A LEVEL ROAD. IT WORKS GOING UP A HILL. I SET IT AT SAY 50 MPH ON US ROUTE 30, BOSWELL, PA GOING DOWN A HILL AND WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD BE GOING 60 MPH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. THIS IS DA…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80.
2019 Infiniti Qx80 Recalls
1 campaignNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2019 Infiniti Qx80 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 19 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 1 recall campaign for this model year. The 2019 Infiniti Qx80 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Infiniti Qx80?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (7 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (5 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Infiniti Qx80?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Infiniti Qx80?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Infiniti Qx80, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 19 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 1 NHTSA recall campaign affect the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. A major recall area is BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 1 recall campaign is on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2019 Infiniti Qx80?▾
The 2019 Infiniti Qx80 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx80 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.