2018 Infiniti QX80 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Infiniti QX80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (4), Unknown Or Other (2), Air Bags (2).
Key takeaways
- 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 44% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% |
| Steering | 1 | 11% |
| Communication | 1 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-10
Subject: Request for Safety Defect Investigation and Recall – 2018 INFINITI QX80 Infotainment/Navigation Screen To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally request an investigation into a serious and recurring problem with the infotainment/navigation screen in my 2018 INFINITI QX80 and to request that INFINITI con...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2024-09-09
The dashboard bulbs went out from 0-40 mph and 6-8 rpms. It seems to be a common issue on Reddit and I have found complaints on the internet.
Electrical System - filed 2024-08-12
Similar to other complaints, the instrument cluster lighting is beginning to go dim or completely out starting at the high end of the RPM gauge and the low end of the speedometer gauge. This is an issue during night time driving.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.