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Infiniti QX56Model year report

2010 Infiniti QX56 Problems

Compared with other Infiniti QX56 years

Typical for this model

41/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,122miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
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 2010 Infiniti QX56 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2010 Infiniti QX56. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by steering (6) and electrical system (4). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 37% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,122 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 110 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Infiniti QX56 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 41 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The air bag indicator illuminated on the dashboard control panel. Upon inspection at an infinity dealership I was told the cable for the air bag needed to be replaced. The cost would be about $600. The vehicle only has approximately 54,000 miles and I do not think there should be a malfunction of the air bag. I was told the air bag may or may not deploy if in a wreck.”

NHTSA complaint #10654176, filed 2014-11, 54,000 miles

Steering: “Complaint: I am writing to notify NHTSA of the extremely lack of stability control with my vehicle. The lack of stability control occurs when driving over small uneven surfaces and causes the steering to be very difficult to control. Dealer diagnosis: I visited an Infiniti dealer on three separate occasions and presented my concerns. The service departments were not able to identify or rectify my concerns. On december 8, 2011 - sheehy's Infiniti of annapolis, md - my vehicle odometer reading was at 23,539. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562630, filed 2014-02, 7,567 miles

Electrical system: “I recently purchased this vehicle, and within weeks it began experiencing intermittent and complete failure to start. The most serious incident happened in Phoenix at a Walmart parking lot. The vehicle refused to start at around 10 PM, and I was stranded with my daughter until 1 AM in the middle of a severe storm. The vehicle would not crank, would not click, and gave no warning lights before the failure. We were stuck inside the vehicle with no ability to move it to safety. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771971, filed 2026-10

Body and structure: “I was driving straight down water st, upper marlboro, md on my way to work and the rear overhead console (console assy-roof) just fell on my shoulder and back seats. I've attached images showing the unit breaking apart from the screws and after research I see that this has been an ongoing issue with Infiniti and nissan vehicles alike.”

NHTSA complaint #10888052, filed 2016-07, 30,185 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

37% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 90,000 miles.

21%0–100%10–2516%25–5016%50–7532%75–10016%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 60,122 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20102014520165201920222026
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 2010 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/4WDnot 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 2010 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 2010 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. 110 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 110 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 2010 Infiniti QX56 have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Infiniti QX56 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by steering with 6.

Has the 2010 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 2010 Infiniti QX56 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 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 2010 Infiniti QX56 reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,122 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 90,000 miles; 37% 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.