Infiniti QX56 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Infiniti QX56 years to avoid

No model year of the Infiniti QX56 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2013	79	33	Engine	105,000	3	3
2012	74	57	Engine	85,556	3	1
2011	64	78	Engine	90,000	2	0
2010	80	26	Airbags	60,122	2	2	Fewest complaints
2009	94	7	Suspension	156,193	2	0	Fewest complaints
2008	70	53	Brakes	92,000	3	5
2007	89	21	Brakes	95,000	1	0	Fewest complaints
2006	62	80	Brakes	95,000	3	0
2005	59	80	Brakes	92,000	3	2
2004	51	106	Brakes	86,762	1	5

What years of the Infiniti QX56 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Infiniti QX56 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Infiniti QX56?

2009, 2007 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 21 and 26).

What is the most common problem with the Infiniti QX56?

Brakes, with 199 complaints across all years, followed by engine (113) and fuel system (78).

How many recalls does the Infiniti QX56 have?

10 recalls between 2004 and 2013. The 2013 model year has the most, with 3.

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