2016 Infiniti QX80 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $22,000–$33,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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A body-on-frame eight-seater with a naturally aspirated 5.6L V8 and a conventional seven-speed automatic — no CVT, no turbos, no cylinder deactivation. Thirsty and enormous, but mechanically one of the more straightforward large luxury SUVs.
Known Issues for the 2016 Infiniti QX80
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
The hydraulic anti-roll system on equipped models leaks and its components are expensive and specific to the vehicle.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$5,000
Cold-start rattle on higher-mileage engines. The V8 is durable but the guides wear.
Repair cost range: $2,500-$4,500
Rear self-leveling components fail on a heavy vehicle.
Repair cost range: $1,200-$3,000
13-15 mpg. A genuine budget line item.
Repair cost range: n/a
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Vehicle sitting low at the rear
- ✗Fluid leaks near the anti-roll system
- ✗Cold-start rattle
- ✗Very high mileage with no service history
Good Signs
- ✓Conventional suspension without hydraulic body motion control
- ✓Full Infiniti service history
- ✓Original owner, highway use
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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