2013 Infiniti Qx56: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2013 Infiniti Qx56? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 32 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2013 Infiniti Qx56 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2013 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.
2013 Infiniti Qx56 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2013 Infiniti QX56 SUV 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56 has 32 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- Qx56
- Model year
- 2013
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 32
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 16
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 20
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2013 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Suspension Failures
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Suspension Failures, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2013 Infiniti Qx56?
The 2013 Infiniti Qx56 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
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 2013 Infiniti Qx56
Inspection Focus
- Request service records for engine repairs or issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine, suspension, and brakes before purchase.
- Check for any history of unintended acceleration or fuel system complaints.
Before You Close the Deal
- Request service records for engine repairs or issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the engine, suspension, and brakes before purchase.
- Check for any history of unintended acceleration or fuel system complaints.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2013 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 2013 INFINITI QX56 are concentrated in engine problems, which account for a majority of reports. Suspension, brake, and transmission issues appear less frequently. The data is limited by low confidence due to a small sample size.
- Engine problems dominate complaints for the 2013 model year.
- Suspension failures and brake system issues each account for a small number of complaints.
- Transmission/drivetrain and electrical faults are reported but infrequently.
- Engine Problems
- Suspension Failures
- Brake System
All 2013 Infiniti Qx56 Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had…
The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment while accelerating. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechani…
Control arm failure
Started car in the morning and it started misfiring very badly. Flashing check engine light. Immediately pulled over and shut engine off. Had it towed to my shop I use they hooked it up to computer and it was diagnosed as a loose timing chain. Basically timing chain replacem…
The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that intermittently while parked, and while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle was sagging. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air s…
Our Infiniti QX56 started misfiring and shaking when driving. We took it in to the Infiniti dealership and was informed it is a bad timing chain. Upon research, we realized there was a recall for this issue on 2013 Infiniti QX56 models just like ours. However, our VIN did not …
The timing chain needs to be replaced on my vehicle with under 80,000 miles. Researching the issue i found that this is a very common problem with this specific engine. This is an $80,000+ car brand new and it did not last 80,000 miles. This is an obvious part malfunction due …
While my wife was driving our QX56 during normal conditions at approximately 40MPH, QX56 begun to swerve repeatedly left to right in a dangerous manner and she had to apply brakes rapidly. Looking under the vehicle, the lower control arm was badly cracked and the cause of the sw…
The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure was occurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independen…
Took car in for maintenance and was told I needed a new timing chain as its an often replaced part and that is failing on my car , I looked it up and found out that its a voluntary recall at present after numerous complaints and the dealer admitted they are faulty but mine wasn'…
Timing Chain
SUV WOULD NOT START SO HAD TO GET A JUMP. 1 WEEK LATER SAME THING. HAD BATTERY TESTED BUT WAS NOT BAD AND IT HAD JUST BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER IN 2019. 1 WEEK LATER AGAIN SUV WOULD NOT START. GOT A JUMP AND TOOK TO JBA INFINITI IN ELLICOTT CITY, MD WHO CHARGED THE BATTERY FOR 2 …
Timing belt/chain failure - Recalled and repaired by dealership. When picking up my vehicle from the dealer for the above mentioned repair I was notified that I need new Catalytic Converter's as now the Service Engine light was coming on. The Service Engine light was NOT comin…
THERE WAS CAR THAT PULLED UP BEHIND ME WHILE I WAS IDLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND AS I PULLED OUT NO WARNING BEEP..AND NOW THE VEHICLE. WAS NOT CRANKING FOR SEVERAL HOURS AND NOTHING IS WRONG WITH BATTERY AND REMOTE IS FULLY CHARGED & HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVAL TIMES BECAUSE IF OF IT...…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WILLIS INFINITI (2101 NW 100TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50325, 855-638-2280) AND W…
DEAD BATTERY. REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, VEHICLE IS DEAD EVERY 2-3 DAYS. MANY OTHERS REPORT THE SAME ISSUE. INFINITI HAS AN "INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE" TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT HAVE NO FIX FOR OLDER VEHICLES.
THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS SPONGY AND WHILE BRAKING AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE SEAT BELT PULLS BACK VIOLENTLY PINNING THE DRIVER BACK AGAINST THE SEAT. REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID CHECK STILL NO DIFFERENT.
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 421 IN WILKESBORO, NC ON A 45 MPH SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY, MERGED OVER INTO THE TURNING LANE TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. WAITED FOR A BREAK IN TRAFFIC, UPON A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO CROSS TRAFFIC, AS VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERAT…
THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WOULD NOT START WHEN BATTERY WAS JUMPED. BATTERY WAS REPLACED ONCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED , THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS VISIBLE ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A VERY LOUD HUMMING …
TIMING CHAIN WAS LOOSENED AND WAS RUBBING AGAINST ANOTHER PART MAKE A LOUD NOISE WHILE SITTING AND DRIVING. THANKFULLY I STOPPED IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS READY TO BREAK AT ANYTIME. THANKFULLY NOTHING HAPPEN TO ME, KIDS, AND HUSBAND ON THE HIGH…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56.
2013 Infiniti Qx56 Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2013 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.
2013 Infiniti Qx56 Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 32 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2013 Infiniti Qx56 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56?▾
#1: Engine Problems (19 complaints). #2: Suspension Failures (4 complaints). #3: Brake System (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2013 Infiniti Qx56?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2013 Infiniti Qx56, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 32 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2013 Infiniti Qx56. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56?▾
The 2013 Infiniti Qx56 shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 Engine Problems 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.