Infiniti QX56 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti QX56 model year (2004–2013) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti QX56 Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 67 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 77
2 recalls · 62 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 68
2 recalls · 58 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 64
Best Infiniti QX56 Years to Buy
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 11
1 recall · 17 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 20
2 recalls · 16 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 24
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Infiniti QX56 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 21 | 1 | — | 26 | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | 34 | — | — | 34 | Caution |
| 2011 | 0 | 53 | — | — | 53 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 2 | 16 | 1 | — | 24 | Good |
| 2009 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2008 | 2 | 39 | 1 | — | 47 | Caution |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 20 | Good |
| 2006 | 2 | 58 | — | — | 64 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 2 | 62 | — | — | 68 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 2 | 67 | 2 | — | 77 | Avoid |
All 10 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti QX56 Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2013Mid-decade QX56 units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2013 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder QX56 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year QX56 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Infiniti QX56 if possible. It has 2 recalls, 67 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 77 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year QX56 to buy?+
The 2009 Infiniti QX56 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 11. It has only 2 recalls and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which QX56 has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2007, 2010 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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