2016 Infiniti QX80: common problems and reliability
An average QX80 year.
14 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2016 QX80?The 2016 Infiniti QX80 has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and air bags.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other QX80 years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the QX80?
Across the 13 QX80 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 21 (2014). With 14 complaints, the 2016 QX80 sits above the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 QX80
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Campaign 26V455000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX80. See the full QX80 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used QX80 listings typically run $63,487–$76,839.
Other QX80 model years
Compare every QX80 year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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