Is the 2019 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

The 2019 Infiniti QX80 has 24 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.3x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2019 Infiniti QX80?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (7 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (5 complaints, avg repair $500); DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2019 Infiniti QX80?

Yes, there are 1 recall(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Contact any Infiniti dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Infiniti QX80?

The 2019 Infiniti QX80 gets 16 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $3000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2019 Infiniti QX80?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2019 Infiniti QX80 is approximately $2,215/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2019 Infiniti QX80

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Infiniti QX80 has 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 18. The most common issue is electrical problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: 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 was exchanged. three . There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

29%

• 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 WAS EXCHANGED. THREE
• 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 IT ON TO HEAD HOME
• 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 . BLINKING FLASHING EL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 WAS EXCHANGED. THREE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (1)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Infiniti QX80

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$3,001

Per month

$250

Per mile

25.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,429/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,401/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Infiniti QX80

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,215

Full coverage / month

$185

Liability only / year

$717

vs US avg

+32%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$2215

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2019 QX80, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 24 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: 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 WAS EXCHANGED. THREE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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 DOES NOT RESOLVE THE P
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The backup camera cannot see see at nighttime, a real safety issue.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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 WAS EXCHANGED. THREE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)