Infiniti QX56 years to avoid
The Infiniti QX56 years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
706
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2004–2013
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
QX56 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 147 |
Every QX56 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 72 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 96 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 32 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 14 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 73 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 100 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 101 | 4 | |
| 2004avoid | 147 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Infiniti QX56 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the QX56 years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Infiniti QX56?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among QX56 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX56 have?
Across all model years, the QX56 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 706 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.