At the shop, INFINITI brake issues have a recognizable signature. 169 documented complaints across 16 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2006 INFINITI QX56 tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 7 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Across the 96 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 93,229 miles. Repair cost runs around $450 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Pulsing, grinding, soft pedal — none of those should sit more than a week. Brake problems compound fast on a vehicle already on the list.
ProblemsByVin INFINITI / BRAKES
16 model-year entries · 2005–2025
INFINITI brakes problems
169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against INFINITI vehicles for brakes issues. 7 active recall campaigns. See brakes across all makes →
Complaints
169
Recalls
7
Year-models
16
Avg fix
$450
12crashes
7injuries
Worst-affected INFINITI model-years for brakes Top 16 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2006 INFINITI QX56
50 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2005 INFINITI QX56
31 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2008 INFINITI QX56
19 complaints · 1 recall · ~$450 severe
2007 INFINITI QX56
9 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2015 INFINITI Q50
8 complaints · ~$450 severe
2014 INFINITI QX60
8 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$450 moderate
2009 INFINITI G37
6 complaints · ~$450 severe
2008 INFINITI G35
6 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2019 INFINITI QX50
5 complaints · ~$450 severe
2018 INFINITI QX60
5 complaints · 1 recall · ~$450 severe
2017 INFINITI QX60
4 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$450 moderate
2014 INFINITI Q50
4 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2012 INFINITI QX56
4 complaints · ~$450 moderate
2008 INFINITI G37
4 complaints · ~$450 severe
2025 INFINITI QX60
3 complaints · 1 recall · ~$450 moderate
2017 INFINITI Q50
3 complaints · ~$450 moderate
Common questions
How many INFINITI brakes complaints are on file with NHTSA?
169 complaints across 16 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 7 active recall campaigns cover brakes issues across the INFINITI lineup.
Which INFINITI model has the most brakes complaints?
The 2006 INFINITI QX56 leads with 50 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 QX56 (31) and 2008 QX56 (19).
What does it cost to fix INFINITI brakes problems?
Independent shops average $450 for brakes repairs across the INFINITI lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there INFINITI brakes recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover brakes issues on INFINITI vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with INFINITI.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.