MYRModel Year Report

2013 Infiniti QX56

▲ Better than typical
2013 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:15.426Z

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, 2013 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
2013: 32 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200852
20097
201025
201176
201257
201332

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 59%

59% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THERE WAS CAR THAT PULLED UP BEHIND ME WHILE I WAS IDLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND AS I PULLED OUT NO WARNING BEEP..AND NOW THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210426

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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4/14/15 VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM CARMAX. PROBLEM: BRAKES DO NOT WORK WHEN PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FIRST BRAKE FAILURE (4/15/15) TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, BRAKES FAILED AT APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150518

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THERE WAS CAR THAT PULLED UP BEHIND ME WHILE I WAS IDLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND AS I PULLED OUT NO WARNING BEEP..AND NOW THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210426

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141201 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 14V668000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150125 — fuel system, gasoline

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 14V683000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V668000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V683000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ● 2012 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

◆ 2004 ● 2005 ● 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Infiniti QX56 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Infiniti QX56 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Infiniti QX56?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Infiniti QX56 have?

2 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.