2019 Infiniti QX80 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Infiniti QX80. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Unknown Or Other (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).

Key takeaways

  • 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System840%
Unknown Or Other525%
Fuel/Propulsion System210%
Visibility/Wiper210%
Back Over Prevention210%
Service Brakes210%
Engine15%
Exterior Lighting15%
Lane Departure15%
Vehicle Speed Control15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD4/53/55/53/5
2019 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWD4/53/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19

I've had 2 incidents where my vehicle has stopped and not restarting. I took it to the dealership, and they stated I needed a starter. I see there are several complaints regarding this issue with the model QX80. Ive also had to get 2 new batteries with 1 year. Please look into the issues. I went to the dealership on 8/...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-25

The battery in my vehicle continuously dies, leaving me stranded on multiple occasions. This has been occurring since 2024 consistently. In January I had it towed to the dealership since every time I jump the battery, it charges it which in turn causes it to pass their battery test. Since I had it towed while the batte...

Electrical System - filed 2025-10-06

Ongoing failure to start, multiple battery replacements in less than 2 years. Purchased a warranty and of course the vehicle will not replicate its failure to start when it is at the dealership for the warranty claims adjustor to review. Car has had to be towed to the dealership with no resolution even after being ther...

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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.