2007 Infiniti Qx56: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Infiniti Qx56? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 21 complaints, with Brake System as the top reported area.
2007 Infiniti Qx56 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2007 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.
2007 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56 has 21 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Brake System. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Qx56
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 21
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Brake System
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 14
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 12 / 17
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2007 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Brake System
Suspension Failures
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Brake System, Suspension Failures, 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56?
The 2007 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and lines.
- Check suspension components for wear or damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and suspension repairs.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the brake system thoroughly, including pads, rotors, and lines.
- Check suspension components for wear or damage.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and suspension repairs.
- Have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 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
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints for the 2007 INFINITI QX56, the data suggests that brake system issues are the most frequently reported concern, followed by suspension failures and electrical faults. No crash-related complaints were recorded, but the low complaint volume limits confidence in these patterns.
- Brake system complaints account for the largest share of reported issues.
- Suspension failures are the second most common complaint category.
- Electrical faults, steering defects, and other components have fewer reports.
- Brake System: 9 complaints reported.
- Suspension Failures: 7 complaints reported.
- Electrical Faults: 4 complaints reported.
All 2007 Infiniti Qx56 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Infiniti Qx56. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
MY TRUCK COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 60 MPH AND THEN SLOWING DOWN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. IT ALSO FALLS DEAD ON LOCAL ROADS AT 30-40 MPH. I CAN LITERALLY PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND WITH NO PRESSURE TO THE ACCE…
THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION THAT HAS CAUSED MY HORN TO WORK ONLY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS SIDEWAYS AND IT ALSO AFFECTS MY ABILITY TO CONTROL MY DRIVERS SEAT POSITIONING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS A CAR CUT ME OFF ON THE FREEWAY AT VERY CLOSE DISTANCE. I WOULD HAVE NEVER K…
WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS BREAK LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE BRAKES VIBRATE. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I THEN SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES WORKED PROPERLY. THE SAME ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TWIC…
WHILE DRIVING THE SUV ON THE HIGHWAY I WENT TO BRAKE AND IT ACTED AS IF THE ABS BRA KING SYSTEM ENGAGED. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE BRAKE LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE BRAKES ACTED AS NORMAL AFTE…
THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, THE BRAKE PEDAL WEAKENS AND BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED. IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE CAR.
WHILE DRIVING AND I GO OVER A BUMP THE CAR JUMPS TO THE SIDE. ALSO LIGHTS ON DASH STAY ON FOR SEATBELTS, TIRE PRESSURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FAIL TO DISPLAY THE CORRECT READING AS WELL AS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VE…
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON (NOT ABS LIGHT), AND WHEN PUSH THE BRAKES IS HARD TO STOP AND HAS A RATTLE NOISE ON BRAKES, IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURNED BACK ON EVERYTHING GOES TO NORMAL, I KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM IS ON NISSAN ARMADA WICH IT HAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON TH…
THE POWER BRAKES SEEM TO GO OUT DURING DRIVING. THEY CHUG THEN REQUIRE EXTREME FORCE PRESSURE ON PEDAL TO STOP. SHUTTING DOWN THE CAR AND THEN WAITING AND TURING IT BACK ON SEEMS TO RESTART IT.
TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ACCOMPANIED BY SOME CLICKING SOUND OR NOISE THAT STOPS AFTER SOME SECONDS.THIS HAPPENS EACH TIME I TURN ON THE CAR
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW FOR A TURN. MY BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND WERE NOT PROPERLY WORKING. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE BRAKES WORKED PROPERLY …
I'M HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2007 QX56. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A BRAKE PROBLEM TWICE IN 2 WEEKS. AT RANDOM TIMES, IT IS DIFFICULT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. IT ACTED LIKE THE ABS WAS TRYING TO ENGAGE. IT WAS LIKE I WAS SLIPPING ON SOMETHING WHEN I WAS APPLYING…
VEHICLE FEELS AS THOUGH IT IS JUMPING SIDE BY SIDE ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING OVER SMALL BUMPS ON THE PAVEMENT. REQUIRES FIRM GRIP ON STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. *TR
HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON MY INFINITI QX56....AFTER DOING SO SOUNDS AS IF REAR END IS SLIPPING. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN AND AM AFRAID THAT THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. HORN QUIT WORKING 1 YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED VEHICLE. THIS I KNOW IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE IS NO HORN TO BLOW, IN …
AS I WAS DRIVING MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND AS I TRIED TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL I NOTICED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKE GOING TO THE FLOOR AND CAR NOT STOPPING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAVE HAPPENED THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE READ AND S…
THE BRAKES OF MY 2007 INFINITI QX56 FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING TWO KIDS, ON THE RAMP UP TO HIGHWAY. I STEPPED ON BRAKES TO SLIGHTLY SLOW DOWN FOR ENTERING THE FREE WAY AFTER ANOTHER CAR, AND ALL FOUR WHEELS STARTED TO HAVE LOUD GRINDING SOUNDS, AND BRAKE…
TOOK MY CAR TO GET NEW BREAKS AND HE SAID I NEEDED NEW CONTROL ARMS. I ASKED HOW I KNOW AND HE SAID TIRE WEAR. I HAVE GONE THRU 6 SETS ( THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE IT WAS A HEAVY SUV AND A MAKE A LOT OF RIGHT TURNS) HE ALSO SAID BACK END SLIPPING (THIS HAS HAPPENED A LOT AS WELL I T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION BEGAN TO BUILD IN THE HEADLIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHTS LATER FAILED AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE SEAL OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY KEPT TH…
WHILE TRAVELING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS ANY ROAD IMPERFECTIONS, POT HOLES, BRIDGES, OR BUMPS WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AND FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE LOOSING CONTROL. TWO HANDS MUST BE USED WHILE ENCOUNTERING ANYTHING OTHER THAN A PERFECT ROAD. IT IS EXTREMELY SCAR…
I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AT INFINITI OF COCONUT CREEK SEPTEMBER 2012. THERE IS A VIBRATION AND NOISE AT LOW SPEED, BELOW 30 MPH. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND WAS TOLD IT IS NOT THE TIRES, IT IS THE SUSPENSION THAT IS LOOSE AND I WILL JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT. …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Infiniti Qx56.
2007 Infiniti Qx56 Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Infiniti Qx56. 2 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.
2007 Infiniti Qx56 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 21 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56?▾
#1: Brake System (9 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Infiniti Qx56, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 21 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Infiniti Qx56. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 2 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 2007 Infiniti Qx56?▾
The 2007 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.
Owner Reliability Rating
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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.