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2014 Infiniti QX80

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Infiniti QX80
Pictured: 2019 Infiniti QX80 Limited in Moonstone White, front left. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
AWD 7 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD, AWD 8 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD
Engines
5.6L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
16 combined · 14 city / 20 hwy
Length
208.3 in
Curb weight
5,633–5,878 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 14% below the 2014 standard SUV average of 18.6 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 6 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 Infiniti QX80 is a standard SUV offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 208 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,633 lb (AWD 7 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 14% worse than the 2014 standard SUV average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
AWD 7 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD208.3 in79.9 in76 in121.3 in67.7 / 68.5 in5,633 lb51/49
AWD 8 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD208.3 in79.9 in76 in121.3 in67.7 / 68.5 in5,878 lb52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
QX80 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S7)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-14%$5,150560
QX80 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S7)4-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-11%$5,150564
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.6 MPG2014 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Infiniti QX80.

Similar 2014 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Infiniti QX80 (this car)16 MPGNot rated4
2014 Cadillac Escalade16 MPG★★★★★2
2014 Audi Q722 MPGNot rated2
2014 Lincoln Navigator16 MPG★★★★★0
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class16 MPGNot rated0
2014 Lincoln MKT23 MPGNot rated4
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class20 MPG★★★★★0

Recalls (4)

Equipment › Other › Labels · Jul 15, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V455000 · 168,149 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 28, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V683000 · 133,592 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Fix
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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Oct 24, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V668000 · 1,848 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Mar 19, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V129000 · 468 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
An incorrect GAWR listing may result in the vehicle being overloaded which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Infiniti QX80 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

20Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
105,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Electrical System3
Suspension2
Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/02: 215/03: 315/04: 116/02: 117/11: 119/03: 120/08: 120/09: 121/03: 222/05: 122/06: 123/01: 123/03: 125/09: 126/01: 126/08: 115/0215/0417/1120/0821/0322/0623/0326/01max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2014 Infiniti QX80 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 5 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 4 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline — 4 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 105,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Infiniti QX80. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other QX80 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 QX8018–Not rated14
2026 QX8018211.4 inNot rated27
2025 QX8018211.4 inNot rated48
2024 QX8016210.2 in★★★★★12
2023 QX8016210.2 in★★★★★12
2022 QX8016210.2 inNot rated11
2021 QX8016210.2 in★★★★★37
2020 QX8016210.2 in★★★★★26
2019 QX8016210.2 in★★★★★221
2018 QX8016210.2 inNot rated29
2017 QX8016209.1 inNot rated117
2016 QX8016209.1 inNot rated115

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →