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2006 Infiniti QX56

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Owner complaints for the 2006 Infiniti QX56 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

72 reports with mileage · 7 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints

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120,000 miles · Oct 15, 2019
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

WHEN I AM DRIVING (PRESSING THE GAS) AN INCONSISTENT RANDOM CLICKING NOISE THAT'S AFFECTING THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND USAGE IS HEARD. IT'S DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. IN THE PAST, I WOULD SIMPLY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE NOISE WOULD STOP. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN AND SHOW TO ANY MECHANIC BECAUSE IT DOES IT RAND…

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WHEN I AM DRIVING (PRESSING THE GAS) AN INCONSISTENT RANDOM CLICKING NOISE THAT'S AFFECTING THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND USAGE IS HEARD. IT'S DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. IN THE PAST, I WOULD SIMPLY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE NOISE WOULD STOP. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN AND SHOW TO ANY MECHANIC BECAUSE IT DOES IT RANDOMLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THEREFORE IT WOULD NEVER DO IT WHEN NEEDED. I WENT ON BECAUSE IT WASN'T OFTEN AT FIRST. NOW IT'S AT AN EXTREME LEVEL AS IF THE VEHICLE DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE AND I COULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY (YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW SCARY THAT IS AT HIGH SPEEDS).

NHTSA ODI #11268775

165,000 miles · Mar 13, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion System

THE CUSTER GAUGAE AND THE GAS HAND CONTINUES TO GO OUT HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES AND NEEDS RELPACING AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI #11078927

Official recalls

3

10V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Oct 28, 2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V074000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System

Mar 3, 2010

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 ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

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 MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

08V284000 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

Jun 27, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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NHTSA investigations

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