2006 Infiniti QX56 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Infiniti QX56, 5% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“I purchased this vehicle december of 2014 and within a month I noticed condensation in both headlights. When I was driving my vehicle home one night with my 4 children the lights flickered and went out. I had to pull over and I flicked the lights on and off hoping they would turn on and they came back on and worked. Now either headlights work and to replace the assembly is $1600 each so right now I do not drive my vehicle at night. I talked to infinti and they stated there was a design flaw in the headlights and since then they have been redesigned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782889, filed 2015-10, 108,000 miles“I'm first owner of 2006 infinite QX56 and 47,000 miles on jan/2014. Lots of QX56/armada model's 3rd back brake light (high mount stop light) was problems or not working because manufacturer designed brake light with window washer nozzle in one part. Can u understand electric part & water using part together. Also, it is very hard to replace by owner and dealer replacement cost is very expensive too bec of whole LED panel instead of regular bulb. Dealer service guy said lot of the same problems too (part no. 26590-7s000, QX56: 2004~2010, armada: 2004~2012 models). …”
NHTSA complaint #10559342, filed 2014-01, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that there was water and moisture accumulation in both headlamps as result of a shortage in the control device wiring. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle had been repaired on two separate occasions for the same defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10514789, filed 2013-06, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032304Nov 27, 2013Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. Water in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not…
- 10032994Apr 27, 2010Infiniti: a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). Refer to the appropriate service manual, follow the diagnostic…
- 10021509Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Infiniti QX56
58 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 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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