2017 Infiniti QX80 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Infiniti QX80 holds 17 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 1 per year. QX80 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 1 complaints per year. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2014 Infiniti QX80 — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 17), then Electrical system (5) and Engine (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 QX80 has 14 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Infiniti QX80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall Labels 2026-07-15 · NHTSA campaign 26V455000

Summary Nissan 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."

Remedy Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Complaints by component (17 total)

Air bags

Electrical system

Engine

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Engine and engine cooling

Lane departure

Powertrain

Speed control

Steering

Structure

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Airbag light came on out of the blue. No accidents or anything done to cause light to come on just random. Was advised by dealership “ FOUND CODE B0020 SIDE MODULE OPEN IN DRIVER SEAT AIR BAG, CODE IN PAST WHICH…"
Air bags · filed 2026-07-14
"Vehicle acting as a non conforming testing asset running in Factory Debug Mode (Unit ID: 01). This also shows and caused systemic U1000 Electrical Network Jam from an obsolete/unconfigured 2G TCU. Critical Failures:…"
Electrical system, Air bags, Lane departure · filed 2026-03-27
"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Infinity QX80. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. The seller had an LLC. At the time of purchase, the mileage…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-02-24
"Automatic emergency braking system phantom braking; Several different times now, on the road; at low speed causing sudden stopping in traffic; after pulling over the emergency stopping system turned off but the…"
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-01-14
"Made a right hand turn and vehicle shut off in traffic barley got into turn lane and vehicle died in the middle of the road, just got lucky a state trooper was behind us to hold traffic off.. would not restart no power,…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2025-11-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
QX80 two-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
QX80 four-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Four-wheel drive	13	19	15 MPG	$5300

Specs and fitment

Y62 (QX80), 2014–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (5.6L V8) , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 275/50R22

Known issues for this generation

Recall 14V668000 covers certain 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (with 2013 QX56) whose driver’s frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part that can block propellant flow and rupture; dealers replace the front driver air bag inflator. Recall 14V683000 covers certain 2014-2015 QX80 vehicles (with Juke, M56, QX56, and Q70 V8) whose fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened and can loosen and leak fuel; dealers re-torque the sensors. Recall 21V373000 covers certain 2020-2021 QX80 vehicles (with Armada) equipped with V8 engines whose fuel pump impeller can swell and bind, causing pump failure and an engine stall; dealers replace the fuel pump module. Recall 19V654000 covers certain 2018-2019 QX80 vehicles among a large Nissan/Infiniti back-up camera settings campaign; dealers update back-up camera settings software. Recall 21V599000 covers certain 2021 QX80 vehicles (with Q50 and Q60) where a software error may blank the audio/video screen so the rear-view image does not display; dealers update control unit software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Infiniti QX80?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 17), then Electrical system (5) and Engine (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2017 Infiniti QX80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 QX80 has 14 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 9 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

The 2017 Infiniti QX80 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Infiniti QX80?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2017 Infiniti QX80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Infiniti QX80 is 15.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Infiniti QX80 take?

0W-20 full synthetic for the 5.6L V8; capacity about 4.5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.

Is there a fuel pump recall on 2020-2021 QX80 models?

Recall 21V373000 covers certain 2020-2021 QX80 and Armada V8 vehicles whose fuel pump impeller can swell and bind, causing pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump module.