2018 Infiniti QX80: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker QX80 years.
9 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 QX80?The 2018 Infiniti QX80 has 9 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other QX80 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the QX80?
Across the 13 QX80 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 21 (2014). With 9 complaints, the 2018 QX80 sits about the same as 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 2018 QX80
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 19V654000Nissan 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."
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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
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