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2012 Infiniti QX56 Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
7,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Infiniti QX56, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,200 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.

“When I'm stopped at a light the vehicle will start to roll forward unexpectedly and extra pressure needs to be applied to the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving, at this point the brake pedal is almost at the floor and pumping the pedal a few times will restore the brakes to a normal feel. The Infiniti dealer states this is a normal condition and repairs are not needed. This has been ongoing since 04/2015 to present.”

NHTSA complaint #10778289, filed 2015-09, 42,000 miles

“The standard QX56 comes with more than adequate room for any size shoe on the accelerator pedal. Less than 10% of the qx models are ordered with the technology package. This package includes a design feature that causes the gas pedal to push back against the operators foot if the radar senses that the vehicle is closing distance too quickly on the vehicle ahead. The mechanical/electrical device that performs this action is mounted to the firewall at the top of the accelerator pedal. I am 6'3 tall and have a size 12 shoe. …”

NHTSA complaint #10433059, filed 2011-10, 100 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and slightly applying the brakes, the brakes seized, causing the vehicle to stop instantly. The contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop, the brakes released and the vehicle functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection but they were not able to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 7,200.”

NHTSA complaint #10486608, filed 2012-11, 7,200 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013413%
201235%
201028%
2009114%
20082343%
2007943%
20065873%
20053443%
20046561%

Other parts of the 2012 Infiniti QX56

Engine
24 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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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