2008 Infiniti QX56 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX56 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti QX56. That ranks 6th out of 10 QX56 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (18 complaints, 34%), typically at around 122,170 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 18 | 34% | 122,170 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 13% | 31,775 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 9% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 9% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 8% | 143,245 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 8% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 90 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 80 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 63,450 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 108,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Infiniti QX56 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel gauge reads incorrect when it does come on. Dashboard lights stay off until the tank is on E. Unsafe to drive bc you cannot see your speed. When the dashboard randomly flicks on it will show that it is changing the 2WD to 4WD to 2WD WITHOUT anyone actually moving the switch. I know the…
There are times when driving under 50 mph brake light comes on and the brakes have goes out which cause me to do an emergency pullover turn off the truck for a few minutes and the brakes reset. This is very concerning for me. This has happened on a few occasions.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Additionally, the contact became aware that the vehicle was experiencing inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel…
There was previous recall on this vehicle, 10V-074 (Infiniti #R1011) for a fuel sender problem, causing the fuel gauge to be inaccurate. Infiniti says it was fixed in 2010. Unfortunately, I am having the exact same problem now, and have run out of gas twice because of it. Infiniti said they can't…
I was involved in an auto rollover accident on January2, 2023 when a driver "t-boned" me in my 2008 Infiniti Qx56 striking the middle of the passenger side of my Qx56 after running a stop sign and failing to yield to my right of way causing my Qx56 to roll over 3 times. My driver's steering wheel…
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 | 53 | 3 |
| 2007 QX56 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 QX56 | 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 2008 Infiniti QX56?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Infiniti QX56?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.