2012 Infiniti QX56
Typical pattern 4.2% of complaints about the 2012 Infiniti QX56 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2012 vehicle — around the middle of the 201 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (24 complaints), typically at 7.3 yr or about 95,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 72
- Median age at failure
- 7.3 yr
- Median mileage
- 85,556 n=53
- Crash / fire / tow
- 4.2% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 3
26V455000 2026-07-15
Equipment:other:labels
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
20V188000 2020-03-30
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
14V683000 2014-11-28
Fuel system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Engine 85,556 mi 4.2 yr in service
VEHICLE DROPPED SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED FLASHING THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. THE SPEED DROP WAS SEVERE AND PLACED ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE HIGHWAY. IT ALSO HAD A WHINING NOISE AT START WHEN I LEFT . TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 83K IN MILES AND WAS JUST 10K OUT OF WARRANTY. DEALER CHARGED $4000 FOR THE REPAIR
Engine 107,506 mi 5.9 yr in service
EXPERIENCING ALMOST IDENTICAL ISSUES TO ANOTHER COMPLAINT I SAW THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY FILED (#10924936). TOLD WE NEED TO REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AT $2,000 EACH. DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES. IF IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE, PERHAPS SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT IT. WE'VE ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. HAD TO CALL AAA SEVERAL TIMES TO JUMP THE VEHICLE.
Engine 147,000 mi 4.3 yr in service
2012 INFINITI QX56. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED AND OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. *SMD *TR