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2009 Infiniti QX56 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2009 Infiniti QX56 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other QX56 years?

QX56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted147 complaints2004: 147 complaints2005: 101 complaints2006: 100 complaints2007: 28 complaints2008: 73 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 32 complaints2011: 94 complaints2012: 72 complaints2013: 43 complaints
QX56 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Infiniti QX56 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System321%
Suspension321%
Fuel System214%
Body & Structure214%
Lighting17%
Brakes17%
Airbags17%
Steering17%

Does the 2009 Infiniti QX56 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E019000SuspensionMay 20, 2010 · 1,873 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

10V074000Fuel SystemMarch 3, 2010 · 340,000 units

Defect

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

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.

10V072000BrakesMarch 2, 2010 · 179,383 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Consequence

THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 20, 2016

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · November 14, 2021

“The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the fuel gauge indicated that there was no fuel remaining, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 13, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI QX56. AFTER GROCERY SHOPPING, THE CONTACT OPENED THE TRUNK WITH THE REMOTE. WHILE PUTTING THE GROCERIES INSIDE THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE TRUNK FROM FALLING DOWN WITH HER HANDS. THE DEALER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 3, 2017

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 14, 2021

2009 Infiniti QX56 — common questions

Is the 2009 Infiniti QX56 reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 QX56 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), suspension (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints).

Does the 2009 Infiniti QX56 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Infiniti QX56. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti QX56 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX56 years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest record among QX56 years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.