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.
2009 Infiniti QX56Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2009 Infiniti QX56, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Infiniti QX56 has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
2Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Air bags
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure
1Fuel system, other
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Best & worst years
2009 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
2009 Infiniti QX56 safety ratings
2009 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 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti QX56. The contact while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was swaying in the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly after the fuel tank was filler. Additionally, there was an unknown failure with the rear…
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'... WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH, IF I HIT…
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 AIRBAG WORK WHICH IS CONNECTED TO ALL THE OTHER…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.