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SteeringPart report

2009 Infiniti QX56 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
167,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Infiniti QX56, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Infiniti QX56. The contact while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was swaying in the rear of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was not operating properly after the fuel tank was filler. Additionally, there was an unknown failure with the rear suspension. The tire failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with rear suspension failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11473908, filed 2022-07, 167,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201313%
201111%
2010623%
2009114%
200824%
2007210%
200545%
200444%

Other parts of the 2009 Infiniti QX56

Suspension
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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