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2014 Infiniti QX80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 2014 Infiniti QX80 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other QX80 years?

QX80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted30 complaints2014: 23 complaints2015: 29 complaints2016: 18 complaints2017: 30 complaints2018: 11 complaints2019: 24 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 9 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 13 complaints2026: 7 complaints
QX80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Infiniti QX80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System730%
Engine626%
Electrical System313%
Suspension29%
Airbags14%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Brakes14%
Other14%
Steering14%

Does the 2014 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V683000Fuel SystemNovember 28, 2014 · 133,592 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

14V668000AirbagsOctober 24, 2014 · 1,848 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

14V129000OtherMarch 19, 2014 · 468 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Certification label incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb. As such, the vehicles do not comply with Part 567 "Certification Regulation."

Consequence

An incorrect GAWR listing may result in the vehicle being overloaded which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and will mail owners a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2014. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX80. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V683000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 3, 2015

“I starting hearing a grinding noise coming from engine couple of weeks ago. Took it to the Infinity dealership for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated “ timing chains were found to be stretched and metal was worn.” This is the same issue which prompted the recall of 2011-2013 QX56 models.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 2, 2023

“THE CAR IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY NOT KEEPING A CHARGE. SPRING 2018 TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, BATTERY, STARTER, ALTERNATOR CHECKS OUT OK BUT EVEN AFTER REPLACING A CRACKED BATTERY IN SUMMER 2018 WITH A NEW NOW MARCH 2019 THE 7TH MONTH OLD BATTERY DOES NOT WORK. MY CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 25, 2019

“IN A CITY STREER I HAVE PROBLEM IN REAR SUSPENSION WITH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM LEFT SIDE, WITHOUT ANY KNOCK THIS PART WAS BROKEN, THE CAR DONT HAVE ANY KNOCK OR DAMAGE ON TIRES, OR OTHER PLACE ALREADY THIS PART, I HAVE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND THE DUST WAS BROKEN TOO, IF YOU WATCH THE LOWER ARM YOU…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 9, 2016

“My daughter was driving this car home from college on I80 east from Iowa to joliet and almost was involved in a accident. The stearing started to lean to the left and when she had to slow down and brake the stearing went hard to her left until she released the brake. she pulled over and called me i…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 22, 2025

2014 Infiniti QX80 — common questions

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2014 QX80 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (7 complaints), engine (6 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 2014 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Infiniti QX80. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti QX80 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX80 years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest record among QX80 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.