Model year
2005 Infiniti QX56
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 80 complaints for the 2005 Infiniti QX56 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (22), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (12), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (11). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 106 complaints
- 2005 80 complaints
- 2006 79 complaints
- 2007 21 complaints
- 2008 53 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2010 26 complaints
- 2011 78 complaints
- 2012 57 complaints
- 2013 32 complaints
Recalls
10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR…
10V074000 · Mar 3, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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.
08V284000 · Jun 27, 2008
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITY QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE…
Complaints
80 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX56 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| QX56 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Infiniti QX56 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.