Total Complaints
30 filings
INFINITI QX56 · model year
2010 INFINITI QX56
30 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010INFINITIQX56 carries 30 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 QX56 is steering with 6 filings, followed by air bags (6) and electrical system (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2010 QX56. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
30
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recalls (3)
10E01900020/05/2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARM
10V20800014/05/2010
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER
10V07200002/03/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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 TH
Recent Complaints
20231228AIR BAGS
The passenger airbag restraint system has failed. Specifically, the passenger seat airbag sensor has failed, meaning there is no current airbag functionality for the passenger in my 2010 Infiniti QX56. There was a voluntary safety recall for (R1606) for Infiniti QX56's with years 2014-2016 for the same fault. Obviously, this is a tremendous life and safety risk and should be resolved by the manufacturer.
20220301AIR BAGS
My airbag light came on and is flashing, I also have no horn
20220301ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My airbag light came on and is flashing, I also have no horn
20220301STEERING
My airbag light came on and is flashing, I also have no horn
20201028SEAT BELTS
EVERYTHING RECALLED IS WRONG WITH MY CAR
20201028STEERING
EVERYTHING RECALLED IS WRONG WITH MY CAR
20201028WHEELS
EVERYTHING RECALLED IS WRONG WITH MY CAR
20190805AIR BAGS
MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND SEATBELT LIGHTS AREON AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO THIS COMING ON. DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL.
Mileage: 100,000
20190805SEAT BELTS
MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND SEATBELT LIGHTS AREON AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT PRIOR TO THIS COMING ON. DEALER STATED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL.
Mileage: 100,000
20190616AIR BAGS
MY AIRBAGS LIGHT ARE ONE 2 WEEKS NOW FOR NO REASON. MY CAR IS PARK IN MY GARAGE
20190318EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE ENTERED THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Mileage: 90,000
20170920SEATS
INFINITI HAS NO SPECS ON WHO CAN SAFELY SIT IN THE CENTER SEAT OF THE THIRD ROW OF MY SUV. THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A THIRD PERSON TO SIT IN THAT SPACE -- AND THERE IS A CENTER SEATBELT STANDARD ON THIS VEHICLE... HOWEVER, THERE IS NO HEADREST. I'M HOPING YOU HAVE INFO ON HEIGHT AND WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR WHO CAN SAFELY SIT IN THAT SEAT WITHOUT RISK OF WHIPLASH OR OTHER NECK INJURY IN CASE OF SUDDEN STOPS. THANK YOU!
20161114SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL OFF SLIP ON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Mileage: 75,000
20161114ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL OFF SLIP ON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Mileage: 75,000
20160724STRUCTURE:BODY
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN WATER ST, UPPER MARLBORO, MD ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THE REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE (CONSOLE ASSY-ROOF) JUST FELL ON MY SHOULDER AND BACK SEATS. I'VE ATTACHED IMAGES SHOWING THE UNIT BREAKING APART FROM THE SCREWS AND AFTER RESEARCH I SEE THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH INFINITI AND NISSAN VEHICLES ALIKE.
Mileage: 30,185
20160719STRUCTURE:BODY
THE REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE FELL WHILE DRIVING. APPARENTLY IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAT ON THE ROOF THAT MELTED THE 6 CLIPS INSIDE THAT HOLDS IT TO THE CEILING, I'M CONFIDENT THIS HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND NEEDS BE CORRECTED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. IF MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE IT COULD HAVE EASILY KILLED ONE IF NOT BOTH. FLIMSY PLASTIC BRACKETS THAT CAN EASILY MELT, SHOULD NOT BE USED IN A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. CURRENTLY, THE ONLY THING HOLDING IT UP IS THE MAIN POWER CABLE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF INFINITY AND NISSAN ARMADA'S WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. AND TO THINK THEY WANT $90K FOR THE NEW QX WITH CHEAP CRAP UNDER THE HEADLINER. REALLY?!?! WHEN I CONTACTED INFINITY USA, THEY ACTED SURPRISED AND SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING, AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT CONSUMER AFFAIRS READ OFF THEIR SCRIPT TO ME.
Mileage: 85,000
20160330STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE OCCURRED RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Mileage: 105,000
20160128VISIBILITY/WIPER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD ENTIRELY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO NOT BE ABLE TO VIEW OUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WINDOW WAS 60% DEFROSTED AFTER USING THE DEFROSTER AND A SCRAPPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Mileage: 103,000
20150416STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INFINTI QX56. WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER ROUGH ROADS OR POTHOLES, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,006.
Mileage: 58,006
20150309VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HEATING/A/C ACTUATORS MAKES AN ANNOYING CLICKING NOISE. IT APPEARS TO BE STUCK...AND TRYING TO CLOSE/ OPEN. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH NISSAN/INFINITY TRUCKS. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
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NHTSA Investigations
PE23023Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
RQ15001Recall QueryClosed
Occupant Classification System Failure
PE15001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Improper Frontal Air Bag Deployment
PE14034Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Steering column separation
PE12022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Collision Mitigation System Malfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 INFINITI QX56 have?▼
The 2010 INFINITI QX56 has 30 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 INFINITI QX56?▼
Yes, the 2010 INFINITI QX56 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 INFINITI QX56?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 INFINITI QX56 is STEERING with 6 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2010 INFINITI QX56 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.