2014 Infiniti QX80
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

- 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
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD 7 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD | 208.3 in | 79.9 in | 76 in | 121.3 in | 67.7 / 68.5 in | 5,633 lb | 51/49 |
| AWD 8 Passenger 4 Dr SUV AWD | 208.3 in | 79.9 in | 76 in | 121.3 in | 67.7 / 68.5 in | 5,878 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX80 2WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 560 |
| QX80 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -11% | $5,150 | 564 |
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
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Infiniti QX80 (this car) | 16 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Cadillac Escalade | 16 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2014 Lincoln Navigator | 16 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Lincoln MKT | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 20 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.
Not every 2014 Infiniti QX80 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2014 Infiniti QX80 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 5 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 105,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- 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 →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 QX80 | 18 | – | Not rated | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 QX80 | 18 | 211.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 QX80 | 18 | 211.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
| 2024 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 7 |
| 2020 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 21 |
| 2018 QX80 | 16 | 210.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2017 QX80 | 16 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 17 |
| 2016 QX80 | 16 | 209.1 in | Not rated | 1 | 15 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →