MYRModel Year Report

2008 Infiniti QX56

▲ Better than typical
2008 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:20.179Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti QX56 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 106 complaints 2004 2005: 80 complaints 2006: 79 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 52 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 76 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013
2008: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200852
20097
201025
201176
201257
201332

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 35%

35% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I APPLIED BRAKES WITH PLENTY OF LEAD TIME BUT THE QX56 FAILED TO BRAKE CAUSING ME TO REAR END ANOTHER SUV; I DID MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE OTHER CAR BUT DAMAGED MY RADIATOR/FRONT-BUMPER/HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140709

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, SHE NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130315

BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO BRAKES UNDER 40MPH THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES SKIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180717

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI QX56. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES WHEN IT CROSSES OVER ABNORMALITIES IN THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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There was previous recall on this vehicle, 10V-074 (Infiniti #R1011) for a fuel sender problem, causing the fuel gauge to be inaccurate. Infiniti says it was fixed in 2010.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240801

BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO BRAKES UNDER 40MPH THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKES SKIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180717

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was involved in an auto rollover accident on January2, 2023 when a driver "t-boned" me in my 2008 Infiniti Qx56 striking the middle of the passenger side of my Qx56 after running a stop sign and failing to yield to my right of way causing my Qx56...

NHTSA ODI report, 20230215

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100322 — fuel system, other

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 A

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 MAY

Campaign 10V074000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100322 — service brakes, hydraulic

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION D

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CON

Campaign 10V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

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.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100816 — air bags

NISSAN IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 NISSAN ARMADA AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 7, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14, 2007. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDER

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT PILLAR FINISHERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 10V349000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V074000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V072000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V349000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ● 2012 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ● 2005 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Infiniti QX56 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Infiniti QX56 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti QX56?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti QX56 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.