Used 2016 INFINITI QX80 Consumer Reviews
Used QX80 for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 QX80, so we've included reviews for other years of the QX80 since its last redesign.
2000 miles on the Range (and the mountains)!
Montana Visitor, 08/26/2016
2016 INFINITI QX80 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I reserved a full-size SUV with Hertz for the family trip to western Montana. We really got lucky when all they had was a QX80 at Bozeman airport. There were multiple days that we spent 6 - 8 hours in the vehicle and more than once 4+ hours at a time. We were all quite comfortable at all times. I've never driven a vehicle that was comfortable so such lengths of time. It was also a joy to drive on Montana's pothole-free highways and backroads. Handled high-speeds (in excess of 100 mph) with rock-solid stability and only a bit of wind-noise as a sign. Yes, Virginia, such speeds are completely safe on a 4-mile straight on a perfectly smooth road, with no trees in sight (you can see any cars, animals, pedestrians, etc. miles away). Fuel economy seemed fine - it's a big SUV with a powerful V8! Also, I'm used to driving full-size trucks with V8s so I knew what to expect. Was disappointed, but not surprised when I confirmed the price is more than I'm willing to spend. Can't justify $70k+ in the northeast where our vehicles are bathed in corrosive salt-spray 5 months per year. Very happy to learn the 2017 Nissan Armada is basically the QX80 with slightly fewer features, Nissan badges, and $15k cheaper. The Armada will be first on my list when we need to replace a vehicle. P.S. I picked "Limited" trim level because Edmunds wouldn't allow me to skip it. I'm not sure which trim level I drove.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
RoadTrip
Calvin Dill, 09/25/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2016 INFINITI QX80 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a dependable, great road care that is comfortable for long drives and has kid entertainment with good around town manners and bang for your buck this is the best luxury vehicle on the market. If you are looking for fair gas mileage and a great large SUV the QX80 will thrill you if gas mileage is your top priority stay away from the QX80.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2016 INFINITI QX80 for sale near you
3 of 24 listings
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $14,933145 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $11,84058 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: N/A138 mi away
See all 24 listings
Climate Control Issues very uncomfortable
Tim, 11/27/2016
updated 12/05/2017
2015 INFINITI QX80 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
21 of 26 people found this review helpful
When the Outside Temperature is between 40 & 60 degrees & the Vehicle Climate Control is Auto the center & floor Vents run 15 to 20 degrees warmer than the other vents making it uncomfortable. In order to keep your feet from sweating the outside vents have to be closed & the interior temperature is controlled by the center & floor vents (this is the only way to lower the temperature without having cold air come out of the Side Vents). Having the side vents closed makes your arm closest to the door cold when the outside temperature is in the 40s, unless you are wearing a jacket. I brought the vehicle back to the dealer I purchased it from they kept it for 4 days & told me that was normal. I placed a temperature gauges in the vents & photographed the Outside Airtemp reading and interior controls documenting the issue, I took the vehicle to another Infinity Dealer with the Presentation that illustrated the temperature difference between vents. The Service Adviser was great he contact the Infinity Rep & validated my concern. After another 24 hours without my vehicle the Answer from Infinity = all the QX80s have the same issue it is normal. It maybe normal for the QX80 however my Lexus or Toyota do not have a 20 degree split between vents, nor do I remember any other vehicle I have owned. This is a great vehicle, however if you live a 4 season climate twice a year you need to compensate for the Climate Control Anomaly. I would think the fix would be straight forward, either a sensor or software issue. The Climate Control issue will make me look at a different vehicle when the time comes for another SUV. The Gas issue described in another review is accurate - The Amber lite illuminates after using around 19 gallons, that doesn't bother me now that I know @ at 15mpg there is only 105 miles left in the tank if you drive easy. I generally fill all my vehicles at 1/4 tank
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Climate Control Issues
carsty00, 12/27/2016
2016 INFINITI QX80 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I agree with all the other posts about Climate Control issues. The temp does not regulate well...it's either really hot or really cold. Both of my Toyota's never had this problem. The issue is bad enough that I'm considering selling it with under 10K miles. Overall it's a nice SUV and if you're tall like me, you have plenty of head room with the sun roof.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Value
Why buy anything else?
Stephen Arnhart, 02/22/2019
2015 INFINITI QX80 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
If you're worried about gas pricing, you can't afford this vehicle. Other than the 14 mpg rating, this is a wonderful SUV to own and drive. I'm now driving my third QX and will be driving the fourth as soon as I get some more miles on the 2015 in my garage. Every competitor vehicle I have ever been in was primarily plastic and drove like a forklift. There is nothing superior to this vehicle regardless of price.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Value