2006 Infiniti QX56 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX56 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Infiniti QX56. That ranks 3rd out of 10 QX56 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (46 complaints, 58%), typically at around 95,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 79owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Infiniti QX56 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 46 | 58% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 9% | 150,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | 145,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 5% | 70,821 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 82,501 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 60,152 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 91,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Infiniti QX56 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 right to avoid…
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 they heard, turned…
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 there was an issue…
Other Infiniti QX56 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 QX56 | 32 | 3 |
| 2012 QX56 | 57 | 3 |
| 2011 QX56 | 78 | 2 |
| 2010 QX56 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 QX56 | 7 | 2 |
| 2008 QX56 | 53 | 3 |
| 2007 QX56 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 79 | 3 |
| 2005 QX56 | 80 | 3 |
| 2004 QX56 | 106 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Infiniti QX56?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Infiniti QX56?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Infiniti QX56 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX56 model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.