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2008 Infiniti QX56 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
34,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Infiniti QX56, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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 bought my vehicle used, a few weeks after purchase I noticed condensation inside the headlight assembly on the passenger side. I've received no help in solving this problem from the dealer or Infiniti the company themselves now both driver and passenger have condensation in them in.the situation is so bad that it blows the lamps so that night driving is hazardous let alone dangerous . I cannot have my children in the car due to this. …”

NHTSA complaint #10704524, filed 2015-04

“Headlamp assembly is cracked and condensation builds up, shorting out the igniter. Apparently my mechanic says that nissan and Infiniti know of the problem 8 models for 6 years (or 6 models for 8 years) and have not issued a recall. But the price for the headlamp assemblies and ignitors are outrageous. The problem is so prevalent, there is a youtube video showing how to dry out the headlamp assembly and caulk it to reuse! This many problems and no recall seems very dangerous. It cost me $1000 to replace an ignitor. It would have cost $4,000 to replace two headlamp assemblies. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166756, filed 2019-01

“The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the passenger side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the passenger side headlight was replaced. In addition, the driver side headlight failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10664354, filed 2014-12, 34,000 miles

“Constant moisture build up causing headlight burnout a dangerous situation didn't know until police pulled me over. Five times this incident has happened. Very expensive fix and extremely expensive replacement. Unfair to consumer auto shops says the company knows about it. A safety recall is needed.”

NHTSA complaint #11278346, filed 2019-11

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201014%
2009114%
200848%
200715%
200645%
200556%

Other parts of the 2008 Infiniti QX56

Brakes
23 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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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