2021 INFINITI QX80 Review
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2021 Infiniti QX80 Review
Pros
- Powerful V8 engine delivers strong acceleration and a high tow rating
- Commendable handling and braking for a big SUV
Cons
- Interior design lags behind luxury competition
- Engine is thirstier than others in the class
- Optional 22-inch wheels can make for a poor ride
What's new
- Standard safety aids now include adaptive cruise control and lane departure mitigation
- Revised trim levels
- Part of the second QX80 generation introduced in 2011
Overview
The 2021 Infiniti QX80 combines the rugged construction of a traditional SUV and the upscale appointments of a luxury car. This is Infiniti's biggest SUV, and its most capable. It's got seating for up to eight people, for instance, and its standard V8 engine makes a robust 400 horsepower. And with 8,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped, the QX80 is ready to haul your recreational gear, whether it be a pair of dirt bikes or a good-size travel trailer.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
22 listings
- $28,795fair price$2,646 below market
- 83,503 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 7 Seats, 14 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Kargar Motors (19 mi away)
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN8AZ2AFXM9721537
Stock: KMM14906
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $26,990great price$2,832 below market
- 103,853 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 13 City / 19 Hwy MPG
- Excel Auto Lounge (178 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Clean CARFAX. Moonstone White 2021 CARFAX One-Owner. INFINITI QX80 Premium Select 4WD 7-Speed Automatic 5.6L V8
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN8AZ2AE7M9268923
Stock: M9268923
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-18-2025
On the downside, it's been more than a decade since this SUV received a full redesign. It doesn't have the fresh look of its competitors, and its ride comfort and fuel economy are subpar for a luxury SUV. While there's still some charm left in this big Infiniti, overall we think more highly of the redesigned Cadillac Escalade, the Lincoln Navigator and the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
2021 INFINITI QX80 trim level differences
The QX80 is offered in three trim levels: Luxe, Premium Select and Sensory. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is optional. All QX80s are powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine making 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft. It's connected to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Highlight features include:
Which QX80 trim does Edmunds recommend?
The top-of-the-line Sensory trim makes the best case for the QX80. It ensures you get ventilated seats, Infiniti's hydraulic body control system, a powerful audio system and higher-quality leather upholstery.
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$283/mo for QX80 LUXE
QX80 LUXE
vs
$221/mo
Avg. Large SUV
Reliability
The 2021 INFINITI QX80 has a 4 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #1 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average
#1 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$621/yr
vs. $735/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Frequency
1.01x/yr
vs. 1.83x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
Severity
8.5%
vs. 16.5%
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Recalls
2 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 21V599000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- R21A9
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 3569
- Defect Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Defect Consequence:
- A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
- Recall Number:
- 21V373000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- R21A2, R21
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 24140
- Defect Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
- Defect Consequence:
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Warranty
4 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 60,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 6 years / 70,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / 60,000 miles
INFINITI QX80 Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(32%)
4(17%)
3(19%)
2(21%)
1(11%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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My 5th INFINITI
4 out of 5 starsJTitan, 04/21/2020
2019 INFINITI QX80 LUXE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
This is my fifth INFINITI product, I had have many of their smaller cars and suvs in the past and was very happy. I decided to get something bigger for family use to travel comfortably. The ride quality and interior are excellent, safety systems work great! Reliability keeps me coming back to the brand as all of my INFINITI products have been flawless! This is a very comfortable long … distance cruiser, the rear seat entertainment is easy to use and the heated/cooled seats work quick. Leather quality is good and is resistant to discoloring (I have the wheat colored quilted leather). Overall the only knock is the technology is badly outdated but still does the basics. Gas mileage is predictable for a large naturally aspirated V8, the sound it makes is great and has strong, smooth acceleration! Overall I would buy again as this is an excellent luxury family do everything proper (truck based) suv!
Still got it
5 out of 5 starsSaid, 06/01/2020
2020 INFINITI QX80 LIMITED 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
I have had the 2011 original model, and recently upgraded to 2020 facelifted model.
This is not a high tech car like the audi q7, but it's spacious, comfortable and reliable and that's all I need.
QX number 2
4 out of 5 starsMurray, 02/04/2020
2019 INFINITI QX80 LUXE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
Its is my seconf QX since the updated body. I had a 2011 QX56 (Vin 1499). In case you didn't know, The first 1500 of these had bad timing chain tensioners and oiling issues. Mine started to rattle at about 83000 miles. Infiniti was VERY good to me and offered me a nice trade as well as a very nice price to move into my 2016 QX80.
There isn't much difference over the years with these. … Only the seat stitching was different. Both had the Technology and Theatre packages.Don't waste your money on the Theater package. Its difficult to use and I never used the one in my 2016. The headphones are still in the original plastic wrap! Other than the bad engine in the 56, both have been mechanically flawless. Tires every 36000 ,iles, Brakes (which are VERY good BTW) at about 60000 miles.
They are huge, quiet and comfortable. Plenty of room for whatever you may need to put inside. They do drink lots of fuel. Mine averaged about 9 mpg in the city but I got as much as 23 mpg on long trips. These are no sports cars. The lean in turns, are heavy and 400hp is just enough. The only thing I didn't like about them is the transmission. The shift points are just all wrong. I assume its programmed to shift where it does to save fuel, But it just feels wrong.Down shifting itself on the highway with the cruise on is crazy! 7th to 3rd going up a hill is a bit much.
For the price I'd like to see them do better with the leather coloring. Mine in sand or wheat or whatever they want to call it this year, wore off of the steering wheel fairly early in its life. The gold piping on the seats also comes off pretty quickly though I will say, its not noticeable unless you really look at it and know what you are looking for.
While the paint seems to look pretty good, it is fairly soft. Not as soft as Audi, but its soft. Water spots are deep and take some serious detailing to remove on the black paint. I didn't notice it as much on the dark current QX56 though.
Depreciation is pretty rough on these. $90k sticker and 3.5 years later its only worth about $32k. Not great in my book. It had been updated significantly since 2016 though. I personally don't like the look of the new ones.
Faulty sensors
2 out of 5 starsPicklla, 11/17/2020
2020 INFINITI QX80 LUXE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
I’ve enjoyed my new QX80 for three years until my sensors started buzzing for no apparent reason. Although, the car is under warranty, Infiniti will not cover the cost to replace three sensors which have paint chipping from usual wear and tear from driving, thus setting off the sensor. $1500 to replace three. Doesn’t it seem that a three year old car sensors on a front bumper should be … able to withstand normal abrasion from driving? I’ve never had issues with other manufacturers sensors and I’m appalled this is happening three years in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 INFINITI QX80, so we've included reviews for other years of the QX80 since its last redesign.
2021 QX80 Highlights
LUXE
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $69,150 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $283/month |
| Seating | 7 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.6 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the QX80 models:
- Distance Control Assist
- Works like adaptive cruise control but only brakes as you approach a vehicle. The driver retains control of the acceleration pedal.
- Around View Monitor
- Stitches together views from the front, rear and side cameras to make a 360-degree top view of the entire car.
- Automatic Collision Notification
- Calls emergency services in the case of an accident and can notify owners of a stolen vehicle.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall3 / 5Driver2 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover23.7%
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