2014 Infiniti QX80: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Infiniti QX80 has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel system. Owners most often flag catalytic converter failure — very expensive failure occurring frequently just outside of warranty, with repair costs cited from $1,700 to $2,600. mentioned as a widespread issue across model years. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

20
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
6
fuel system
4
gasoline
4
electrical system
3
fuel/propulsion system
3

Recalls affecting the 2014 QX80

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 14V668000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 1…

fuel system, gasoline

Campaign 14V683000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors …

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 14V129000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Cer…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context. For the long-running generation produced from approximately 2014 through 2024, the consensus among owners is that it is a fundamentally solid, comfortable, and powerful full-size SUV

  • Catalytic converter failure — Very expensive failure occurring frequently just outside of warranty, with repair costs cited from $1,700 to $2,600. Mentioned as a widespread issue across model years. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Extremely poor fuel economy — Real-world consumption reported as low as 11-12 MPG in mixed driving. Considered a defining characteristic of the V8 model. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Dated/Unreliable Infotainment System — Systems described as ancient, laggy, prone to freezing, and featuring a confusing dual-screen setup (pre-2020). Newer 2025 models also reported with infotainment glitches like screens turning off. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Interior Material Quality — Use of hard plastics, low-rent materials, and overall interior design criticized for feeling outdated and not befitting a luxury vehicle price tag. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Timing Chain & VVT System Issues — Timing chain problems noted as a known issue to check for. Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoids and related engine codes (P0011, P0021, etc.) cause rough starts and RPM limitations. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the QX80.

Typical used price

Used QX80 listings typically run $74,655–$89,649 across 2017 to 2027 model years.

Other QX80 model years

2017 QX80
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