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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 8 passengers |
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| Body Style | SUV |
| Base Price | $63,367–$73,991 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 is a suv that earns a Carivo score of 7.0/10 — rated Good. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 7.9/10, while Value at 6.4/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a capable but unexceptional suv — stronger alternatives exist if you're willing to shop the segment carefully.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. At 6.8/10 for reliability, this suv trails its segment. That doesn't rule it out, but go in with eyes open on running costs. Safety lands at 7.9/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.1/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. Technology scores 6.7/10 — the infotainment and driver-assist features feel dated against current-generation rivals. This is worth weighing if you prioritize connected features or modern safety tech.
Priced from $63,367–$73,991, 12 MPG, seating 8, the Infiniti QX80 sits in the premium tier of the suv category. The value score of 6.4/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 7 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: The 2019 Infiniti QX80 sits in the middle of the field. Until its reliability and technology and value scores improve, stronger options exist at this price. Worth a look if it fits a specific need; otherwise use our compare tool against the segment leaders first.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 ranks #2010 of 2454 suvs in the Carivo database — better than 18% of the segment. Its 7.0/10 overall score is 0.4 points below the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $63,367 starting price is about 76% above the segment's median of $36,079.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full SUV ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2016 Infiniti QX80 scores 6.9/10 — within striking distance of the 2019's 7.0 — and starts roughly $6,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 7.2/10 | $76,786 | Read review → |
| 2025 | 7.2/10 | $76,786 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.3/10 | $74,550 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.1/10 | $72,313 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.1/10 | $70,077 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.1/10 | $67,840 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.0/10 | $65,604 | Read review → |
| 2019 (this review) | 7.0/10 | $63,367 | |
| 2018 | 6.9/10 | $61,131 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 6.8/10 | $58,894 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 6.9/10 | $56,658 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 6.8/10 | $54,421 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Back over prevention / sensing system / camera 12/09/2019 · 19V654000 | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2019 Infiniti QX80's reliability 6.8/10 — below the segment average, so budget for higher maintenance. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 7.0/10 overall, ranking #2010 of 2454 suvs in our database (better than 18% of the segment). Stronger-scoring alternatives exist at similar prices — use our compare tool before committing.
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 starts at $63,367 and ranges up to $73,991 across trims (MSRP when new). At 12 MPG, expect roughly $4,375/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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