2008 Infiniti QX56 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,775miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Infiniti QX56, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,775 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 was driving down the road when my brakes started to skip. I stop my vehicle and put the vehicle in park and then put it back in drive then I was able to drive again as normal. It happen three more times after that. It's very dangerous for this kind of issue to occur in travel while driving at any rate of speed. I need this issue looked at by the dealer ship at their expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10509036, filed 2013-04, 63,450 miles“The 2008 infinity QX56 has suspension and steering flaws that are very dangerous and may lead to a crash. Car drives and handles fine but over any road imperfection the steering wheel shimmies and shakes and feels like you are about to lose control. Steering wheel must be held by two hands and even then feels like rear end is jumping and about to separate from front end. I replaced shocks and various other suspension items and had an alignment but there's something wrong with the way this car handles. Also feels like steering column is about to break off the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515783, filed 2013-06, 101,625 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds when encountered a ditch in the road, the rear of the vehicle swayed and the steering wheel vigorously shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where there was no diagnosis or repair completed. The manufacturer was made aware and stated they would send an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10915542, filed 2016-10, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. While driving 40 MPH and above, the vehicle shakes and the steering wheel shimmies when it crosses over abnormalities in the road. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer approximately five times, but with no resolution. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 14,000 and failure mileage was 80.”
NHTSA complaint #10244607, filed 2008-10, 80 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109193Mar 7, 2017BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic…
- 10192219Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192146Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10032790Oct 6, 2011Infiniti: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe updated 11/2/11.
- 10034905Oct 6, 2010Infiniti: front suspension noise. A noise (clunking, squeaking, popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions-turning steering wheel left/right…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 43% |
| 2008 | 7 | 13% |
| 2007 | 7 | 33% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Infiniti QX56
23 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Infiniti QX56
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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