no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2006 Infiniti QX56Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2006 Infiniti QX56, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Infiniti QX56 has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Service brakes
11Service brakes, hydraulic
10Electrical system
7Power train
6Engine
4Exterior lighting
4Fuel system, other
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 46 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Infiniti QX56 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Storage: fuel gauge system
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
96kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 44 service brakes complaints. 55% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles24under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other QX56 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX56 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Infiniti QX56 safety ratings
2006 Infiniti QX56 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What QX56 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brake Failure. The brake fails occasionally while driving on the streets or on the Highways without Waring. The brake pedal goes down to the floor, and grinding/hitting metal to metal sound is heard and vehicle brake control is lost. Experiences were traumatic; you swing left or right to avoid…
2006 INFINITI QX56, HAD BACK BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2020, 2 WEEKS LATER I'M DRIVING, FLAT SURFACE, NICE DAY, APPLIED BRAKES, MY PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, NO RESISTANCE, I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE, FELT LIKE A 'SLIP', I HAD KIDS IN CAR, I PULLED OVER, ASKED THE GIRLS WHAT THEY HEARD, TURNED…
SUV WILL HAVE TROUBLE BRAKING, EMITTING A LOUD, GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DIFFIULTY STOPPING. ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK TWICE NOW. ONCE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, THE SITUATION SEEMS TO STOP. HAPPENS PERIODICALLY. FIRST TIME HAD BRAKES, ROTORS REDONE IN CASE THERE WAS AN ISSUE,…
Own a 2006 QX56?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.