MYRModel Year Report

2008 Infiniti QX56

▲ Better than typical
2008 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:11.281Z

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
53
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2008: 53 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

43% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2014-07-09

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, 2013-03-15

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, 2018-07-17

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

15% · 8 reports
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Fuel gauge reads incorrect when it does come on. Dashboard lights stay off until the tank is on E. Unsafe to drive bc you cannot see your speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05

Also filed under Power train and fuel/propulsion system

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, 2024-08-01

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Suspension

13% · 7 reports
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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, 2008-10-07

Also filed under Tires

Air bags

9% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2023-02-15

Power train

8% · 4 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infinity QX56. The contact stated that after shifting into park with the engine turned on and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle erroneously rolled away and crashed into a nearby building within ten minutes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-21

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2010-03-22Service brakes, hydraulic10V072000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    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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  4. R
    2010-08-16Air bags10V349000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V074000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 10V072000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10V349000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.