The 2019 INFINITI QX80 is built on the Nissan Patrol Y62 platform and uses the VK56VD 5.6L V8 (400hp) with a 7-speed automatic. Body-on-frame, full-size luxury SUV. Mechanically robust V8 but watch for hydraulic body-mount leaks, sunroof drains, and the InTouch dual-screen lag.
Mechanically one of the more durable luxury SUVs sold (5.6L V8 is bulletproof), but the hydraulic body mounts leak and the InTouch dual-screen feels dated. A solid pick if you accept the aging tech.
Y62 platform uses fluid-filled hydraulic body mounts that leak by 60K-100K mi, causing vibration and noise transfer. Replacement is labor-intensive.
Run free diagnosis →Sunroof drains plug with debris; water finds carpets and electrical modules. Annual drain flush prevents major damage.
Run free diagnosis →JATCO RE7R01B 7-speed can develop harsh shifts or shudder by 80K+ mi. Fluid service often improves behavior.
View P0700 Diagnosis →Older dual-screen InTouch system feels slow and locks up. Software updates help but cannot match modern systems.
Run free diagnosis →Electric vacuum pump for brake booster can fail or get noisy. Hard pedal is the symptom.
Run free diagnosis →Heavy front end wears bushings and sway bar links by 80K-110K mi. Standard wear item.
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The VK56VD V8 is one of the most durable luxury engines on the market and the Y62 platform is proven. Pre-purchase scan for hydraulic body mounts and water-damage signs from sunroof drains.
Late-cycle but mechanically excellent. The aging InTouch system is the main quibble; everything mechanical is rock-solid.
Expect $900-1,300/year in routine costs (premium fuel, large filters). Lifetime non-routine cost typically $3,000-5,500 to 150K miles, weighted toward suspension and body mounts.
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Above average for full-size luxury SUVs. The VK56VD V8 and Y62 platform are well-proven Nissan Patrol hardware.
Hydraulic body mount leaks - the fluid-filled mounts develop seepage by 60K-100K miles, causing vibration and noise.
Yes - it is essentially a luxury-trim Y62 Patrol with the VK56VD V8, sold globally as the Patrol.
It is dated and laggy compared to modern systems but works. Software updates have improved responsiveness.
A handful including airbag and electrical items. Always check NHTSA by VIN.
250,000+ miles is realistic. The 5.6L VK56VD V8 is one of the most durable engines in luxury full-size SUVs.