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Infiniti QX56Model year report

2009 Infiniti QX56 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
133,096miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Infiniti QX56 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Infiniti QX56. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 133,096 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 100 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “My 2009 Infiniti QX56 has a serious issue with the rear suspension that started about a year after I got the car when it was at about 100,000 miles and has gotten worse, even though repair shops and dealer keep telling me it's 'fine'... When traveling down the highway at speeds over 50mph, if I hit or drive over any bump or pothole or dip or uneven pavement, the backend of the car feels like it is going to fishtail or swing out of control and has gotten worse. …”

NHTSA complaint #11114417, filed 2018-07, 100,000 miles

Electrical system: “I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 MPH my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights and my radio powered off. As a panic reaction since I had zero visibility and it was dark outside my foot the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11152139, filed 2018-11, 161,996 miles

Fuel system: “My car ran out of gas on the freeway. The fuel gauge still read 1/4. I have noticed this several times, that I know I am near empty based on mileage but my gas gauge still reads 1/4. I found a recall on-line that states that this car is affected but when I contact nissan na and my dealer, both say, based on my VIN, there is no recall. This is what I found online: recall id # 68281 - fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system recall date: mar 03, 2010 model affected: 2009 Infiniti QX56 summary: nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and Infiniti QX56 vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10691803, filed 2015-03, 90,000 miles

Air bags: “The airbag does not work on the steering column the dealer says it's due to a cold spring on the backside of the airbag that allows electricity to go through it to make it work and once over $1000 to replace the coil- spring in order to make the airbag work which is connected to all the other safety airbags in the vehicle if the drivers airbag does not work neither does any of the other airbags in the vehicle . …”

NHTSA complaint #10971275, filed 2017-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 161,996 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7517%75–10033%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 133,096 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2015201722018220222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Infiniti QX56. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
QX56 · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 4——3 · 21.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Infiniti QX56 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
QX56 2WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121814$5,850
QX56 4WD5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic121714$5,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Infiniti QX56 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 100 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 100 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti QX56

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201332102,5003—1629 · FewerFalling
20125784,2783—1651 · TypicalFalling
20117890,0002—1650 · TypicalFalling
20102660,1222—1441 · TypicalFalling
20097133,0962—14—Not enough data
20085392,0003—1450 · TypicalRising
20072194,5001—14—Stable
20068093,3213—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20058092,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200410686,3811—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Infiniti QX56 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Infiniti QX56 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Infiniti QX56 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Infiniti QX56 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2009 Infiniti QX56 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Infiniti QX56 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Infiniti QX56 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 133,096 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 161,996 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.