2016 INFINITI QX80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INFINITI QX80
The 2016 INFINITI QX80 has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Air Bags (2 complaints), and Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 INFINITI QX80
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 INFINITI QX80. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 INFINITI QX80
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INFINITI QX80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I live in a state where it is required to have both front and back plates. When I got my 2016 QX80 it did not have official front plate mounting so I bought a kit and installed the front license plate. Since then I have not had a working sensor. The front collision sensor states there’s an obstruction. I can no longer use cruise control or the front collision safety sensor because the front sensor was brilliantly placed where the plate needs to be installed. Poor design.
I live in a state where it is required to have both front and back plates. When I got my 2016 QX80 it did not have official front plate mounting so I bought a kit and installed the front license plate. Since then I have not had a working sensor. The front collision sensor states there’s an obstruction. I can no longer use cruise control or the front collision safety sensor because the front sensor was brilliantly placed where the plate needs to be installed. Poor design.
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 50 MPH on the interstate, there was an abnormal booming sound coming from the sunroof, and the driver discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact called the Insurance Company for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the dealer was in the process of ordering the part to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,448.
Vehicle will not shift pass 3rd gear. Valve body issue, diagnosed by dealership. Many of the same model have the same problem. Vehicles have very low mileage with a problem like this. Dealer refuses to replace part or compensate. Vehicle poses a potential safety issue on the road.
Airbag light keeps coming on and we take it in to be serviced and they say hey it shows low voltage so we tighten down your battery and that fixed it. Then we drive 100 miles and it's back on. Took it to a different dealer and they said the same thing. Another few hundred miles airbag light is on again. Putting my families lives in danger. When we bought this vehicle from Carmax that the same issue and took over 6 weeks before we could pick it up.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INFINITI QX80
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INFINITI QX80 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INFINITI QX80
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INFINITI QX80. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB17-056B — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-056a — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-056a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB20-005 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2016-2019 QX80; MIL ON WITH DTC P0174 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and only DTC P0174 (FUEL SYS LEAN B2) is stored in the ECM. ACTION 1. Confirm the current ECM part number. 2. Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
ITB17-027a — VISIBILITY
2016-2018 QX80; OUTSIDE MIRROR(S) LOOSE AT BASE This bulletin has been amended. A model year has been added to APPLIED VEHICLES. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-008c — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2016-2017 QX80; SHIFT SHOCK, LACK OF POWER, AND/OR RPM FLUCTUATES This bulletin has been changed throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to properly perform the repair. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-052 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2016 QX80; FAN COUPLING TICK / KNOCK NOISE IN TEMPERATURES 32°F (0°C) OR BELOW IF YOU CONFIRM A knocking or ticking noise is coming from the engine fan coupling when the vehicle is operated at or below 32°F (0°C). ACTION 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. 2. Check and compare your...
ITB17-008b — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2016-2017 QX80; 7-3 DOWN SHIFT SHOCK AND/OR LACK OF POWER/HESITATION This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
P7331 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Disabling the 2G TCU Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to disable (turn off) the 2G Telematics Control Unit (?2G TCU?). The subject QX56/QX80, JX35/QX60, M37/M56/Q70, and 2014-15 Q50 vehicles are equipped with Continental GEN1 TCU devices transmitting at 2/2.5G (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) frequencies...
ITB17-027 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
2016-2017 QX80; OUTSIDE MIRROR(S) LOOSE AT BASE SERVICE INFORMATION If the power foldable outside mirrors are manually folded/unfolded or bumped, the mirror body can become loose at the pivot point. If this occurs, the mirrors should be adjusted again electrically before driving. To readjust the mirrors, press the "CLOSE" switch...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INFINITI QX80
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI QX80
- 2014 INFINITI QX80 — 23 complaints
- 2015 INFINITI QX80 — 28 complaints
- 2016 INFINITI QX80 (current)
- 2017 INFINITI QX80 — 26 complaints
- 2018 INFINITI QX80 — 11 complaints
- 2019 INFINITI QX80 — 24 complaints
- 2020 INFINITI QX80 — 10 complaints
- 2021 INFINITI QX80 — 9 complaints
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- INFINITI FX35 — 576 total complaints
- INFINITI M35 — 568 total complaints
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