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ProblemsByVin File / 2009-INFINITI-QX56
2009 · INFINITI

INFINITI QX56 problems

0 safety recalls. 7 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.0 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2009 QX56 · electrical
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…
11/17/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11152139.0
2009 QX56 · body
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.…
10/04/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11031763.0
2009 QX56 · suspension
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…
07/29/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11114417.0
2009 QX56 · steering
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…
07/14/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11473908.0

Common questions

Is the 2009 Infiniti QX56 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Infiniti QX56 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

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?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 7 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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