2006 Infiniti QX56 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Infiniti QX56, 11% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When my car is in motion and I go over any bumps it pulls the back end of car my to the side and bounces around so much that I almost don't have control of my car.this will pull so much it take me to the side of the land im currently in I have to make sure I look out for bumps in the road and make sure I slow down below the speed limit so I can keep control of the car. This causes my ABS to turn on when going over bumps because the car think im not in control which also cause more issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337830, filed 2020-07, 143,000 miles“Vehicle stalling and losing power and all warning lights on dashboard begin to flash. On several occasions vehicle completely stalled while I was driving on the freeway causing me to lose power steering control and almost causing an accident. Problem comes and goes without any pre-warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10331806, filed 2010-05, 91,642 miles“When I am driving (pressing the gas) an inconsistent random clicking noise that's affecting the brake system and usage is heard. It's difficult to accelerate. In the past, I would simply turn off the vehicle and turn it back on and the noise would stop. It was difficult to explain and show to any mechanic because it does it randomly and unexpectedly, therefore it would never do it when needed. I went on because it wasn't often at first. Now it's at an extreme level as if the vehicle doesn't want to drive and I could be on the highway (you can imagine how scary that is at high speeds).”
NHTSA complaint #11268775, filed 2019-10, 120,000 miles“The car emergency brake light came on, the vdc, and slip light flashes and the car loses brake power, felt like pads were gone but they were not. Once the car was turned off and back on lights went away and brakes came back. We have had brakes replaced, and problem continued. Also the service engine soon light came on and a mechanic told us we needed new catalytic converters and the service engine soon light is still on and off. Brake issue and light coming on has happened numerous times and it does not make a difference where or what speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10622082, filed 2014-08, 95,000 miles“While in motion attempted to stop at intersection red light. Vehicle failed to stop. Lights on dash blink, power locks open and close along with windows by self while in motion and stationary. Several occasions vehicle would not start. Dealer states no issues found .”
NHTSA complaint #11104239, filed 2018-06, 123,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11002539May 20, 2024INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11002537May 20, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001653May 20, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10208930Feb 22, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION â NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10207844Jan 26, 2022CAN COMMUNICATION CODES â DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10190150Mar 24, 2021INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10190026Mar 10, 2021NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10185375Dec 10, 20202005-2015 INFINITI VEHICLES; ECM REPROGRAMMING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB15-024.
- 10119210Jul 7, 201712 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10192475Nov 20, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 8 | 15% |
| 2007 | 4 | 19% |
| 2006 | 9 | 11% |
| 2005 | 7 | 9% |
| 2004 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2006 Infiniti QX56
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Infiniti QX56
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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