MYRModel Year Report

2006 Infiniti QX56

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2006 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:57.688Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
79
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

73% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 106 complaints 2004 2005: 80 complaints 2006: 79 complaints 2006 79 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints
2004: 106 complaints 2004 2005: 80 complaints 2005 2006: 79 complaints 2006 79 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013
2004: 106 complaints 2004 2005: 80 complaints 2005 2006: 79 complaints 2006 79 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013

2006: 79 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200853
20097
201026
201178
201257
201332

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

73% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

Show complaint excerpts

Multiple times the brakes have went out and I have been unable to stop the vehicle. This has happened in various places and during various circumstances including on the highway and city streets, it has also happened in parking lots.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-27

Was traveling at approx 40MPH in dry conditions on a good road surface and approaching traffic lights at an intersection. Applied the foot brake lightly and immediately noticed the brake pedal travel was significantly increased.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-29

Pulling out of neighborhood on busy highway 34 MPH. Brake failure, loud grinding and brake light came on. Able to avoid oncoming traffic by pulling onto side of road. Turn car off and back on and has breaks back but very scared.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-19

Electrical system

10% · 8 reports

Power train

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and automatic transmission.

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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH there was a thumping noise as if the vehicle had a flat tire. The dealership determined that four of the six bolts on the left rear axle had sheered off and the bolts needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-09

Engine

8% · 6 reports

Exterior lighting

5% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2008-08-02Equipment08V284000 Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity QX56 vehicles manufactured after March 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on August 2, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at…

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    2010-03-22Fuel system, other10V074000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners…

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    2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2010-12-06Engine and engine cooling10V517000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, Infiniti QX56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (Ipdm)…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V284000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V074000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Infiniti QX56 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Infiniti QX56 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti QX56?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Infiniti QX56 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.