INFINITI QX56 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 7 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Limited NHTSA data — only 7 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 MPH my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Infiniti qx56. After grocery shopping, the contact opened the trunk with the remote. While putting the groceries inside the trunk, the trunk automatically closed without warning. The contact was able to stop the trunk from falling down with her hands.…
My 2009 Infiniti qx56 has a serious issue with the rear suspension that started about a year after I got the car when it was at about 100,000 miles and has gotten worse, even though repair shops and dealer keep telling me it's 'fine'... When traveling down the highway at speeds…
The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti QX56. The contact while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was swaying in the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly after the fuel tank was filler. Additionally, there was an unknown failure…
Common questions
Is the 2009 Infiniti QX56 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 7 owner complaints have been filed for the 2009 Infiniti QX56, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2009 Infiniti QX56?
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2009 INFINITI QX56 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Infiniti QX56?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Infiniti QX56 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Infiniti QX56?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 7 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.