MYRModel Year Report

2009 Infiniti QX56

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2009 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:34.186Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2009: 7 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200853
20097
201026
201178
201257
201332

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 7 total reports mention: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

My 2009 Infiniti QX56 has a serious issue with the rear suspension that started about a year after I got the car when it was at about 100,000 miles and has gotten worse, even though repair shops and dealer keep telling me it's 'fine'...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-29

Also filed under Service brakes

Electrical system

2 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.

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The airbag does not work on the steering column the dealer says it's due to a cold spring on the backside of the airbag that allows electricity to go through it to make it work and once over $1000 to replace the coil- spring in order to make the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-08

Also filed under Air bags

Structure

2 of 7 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and body.

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

Service brakes

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Infiniti QX56 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti QX56?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Infiniti QX56 have?
3 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.