2006 Infiniti Qx56: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2006 Infiniti Qx56? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 79 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2006 Infiniti Qx56 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2006 Infiniti Qx56 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2006 Infiniti Qx56 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated21.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
21.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2006 Infiniti Qx56 has 79 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Minor Issues.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Qx56
- Model year
- 2006
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 79
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Minor Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 14
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 12 / 17
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2006 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Hydraulic
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Hydraulic, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2006 Infiniti Qx56?
The 2006 Infiniti Qx56 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2006 Infiniti Qx56
Inspection Focus
- Inspect brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and hydraulic components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, electrical, and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and hydraulic components.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake, electrical, and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2006 Infiniti Qx56, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2006 INFINITI QX56 are heavily concentrated in the brake system, accounting for the majority of reports. Other notable areas include hydraulic issues, electrical faults, and engine or transmission problems. No crash-related complaints were reported, but the low confidence level suggests caution in interpretation.
- Brake system complaints dominate with 58 out of 79 total complaints.
- Hydraulic issues are the second most reported component with 11 complaints.
- Electrical faults, engine problems, and transmission/drivetrain issues each have 7-8 complaints.
- Brake System
- Hydraulic
- Electrical Faults
All 2006 Infiniti Qx56 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Infiniti Qx56. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 58 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Infiniti Qx56. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Air bag not working, horn not working properly. And other functions. Was told clock spring needs to be replaced.
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 …
MY VEHICLE STALLING ALL TIME WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN I M DRIVING ON HIGHWAY . MORE THAN 10 TIMES I ALMOST CRASH MY VEHICLE.
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…
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 …
DIFFICULTY STOPPING. PINGING NOISE. REPLACED THE BRAKES BUT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. VERY DANGEROUS AS IT'S VERY HARD TO BRAKE AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEEMS TO RESET ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF! VERY SCARY. HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE.
WHEN MY CAR IS IN MOTION AND I GO OVER ANY BUMPS IT PULLS THE BACK END OF CAR MY TO THE SIDE AND BOUNCES AROUND SO MUCH THAT I ALMOST DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF MY CAR.THIS WILL PULL SO MUCH IT TAKE ME TO THE SIDE OF THE LAND IM CURRENTLY IN I HAVE TO MAKE SURE I LOOK OUT FOR BUMPS IN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT …
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A FREEWAY WHEN TRAFFIC AHEAD CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND I DID NOT FEEL THE CAR SLOW AT ALL. THE "BRAKE" DASH INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON, AND I CONTINUED PUMPING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRY AND…
WHILE IN MOTION THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELS LOOSE AND THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKING POWER LOSES FUNCTION, THE RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AND YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO RESET ITSELF. I ONLY LEARNED THAT IT WILL RESET ITSELF WHEN…
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT MY BRAKE LIGHT WARMING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION TO INFINITY FOR 13 YEARS TO INFINITY OF VANNUYS ( THE ONLY DEALER THAT SERVICES MY VEHICLE). WHY OLE THIS 6000 LB VEHICLE IS MOTION AND THIS SAFETY HAZARD OCCURS, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES. IT S…
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 EXPLAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEED…
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I STARTED TO GET TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND SLOW DOWN. WHEN I WOULD DEPRESS THE BRAKES THERE WAS AN INCONSISTENT CLUNKING NOISE, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO BRAKE, ABS SYSTEM DIDN'T SEEM TO BE WORKING. WHEN…
I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. WHEN THE CAR IDLES FOR LONG TIME, HIGH TRAFFIC OR RUN IN A LONG DISTANCE, THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, SLIP LIGHT AND THE BRAKES CHATTER AND STOPPING CAR BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. NUMEROUS TRIPS TO THE DEALER OVER THE YEAR HAS PRODUCED NO FI…
I WAS IN MOTION ON A ROAD WHEN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BROKE OFF, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THEN CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO EXPLODE, UPON PULLING OVER, I DISCOVERED METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE ROAD, AND RED TRANSMISSION FLUID RUNNING OUT OF MY VEHICLE. AFTER A COMPLETE INSPECTION MY VEHICLE IS …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED, JERKED, LOST POWER, AND STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. PEARSON INFINITI (11701 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23113, (804) 527-0300) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA C…
MY 2006 INFINITI QX56 DRIVER SIDE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED 4 TIMES IN 6 MONTHS. EACH TIME IT HAS CRACKED I WAS JUST DRIVING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. I HAVE FIXED IT 4 TIMES AND AM CURIOUS IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH A PRIOR RECALL ON THE ARM SUSPENSION.
BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING OFF AND WEIRD NOISE WHEN PRESSING IT, CAR ONLY HAS 39K MILES
I OWN AN INFINITI QX 56 2006. I STARTED THE VEHICLE FROM MY DRIVEWAY I NOTICED THE THE GAUGE CLUSTER SHOWING THE RMP SIDE WAS NOT MOVING AND THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS FADING. SO FAR MY SPEED IS STILL MOVING BUT I'M SCARED IT WILL STOP WORKING!!!
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2006 Infiniti Qx56.
2006 Infiniti Qx56 Recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Infiniti Qx56. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2006 Infiniti Qx56 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2006 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?▾
Minor Issues. NHTSA currently shows 79 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2006 Infiniti Qx56 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti Qx56?▾
#1: Brake System (58 complaints). #2: Hydraulic (11 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2006 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2006 Infiniti Qx56, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 79 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2006 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2006 Infiniti Qx56. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2006 Infiniti Qx56?▾
The 2006 Infiniti Qx56 looks comparatively lower-risk based on complaint volume, but model-year averages do not confirm the condition of any specific used car. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Brake System during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.