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Infiniti QX56Model year report

2013 Infiniti QX56 Problems

Compared with other Infiniti QX56 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

29/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

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
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
102,500miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Infiniti QX56 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2013 Infiniti QX56. The part named most often is engine, with 19 complaints (59% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and suspension (4). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 102,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 178 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 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 29 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than 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: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “There was car that pulled up behind me while I was idle in the driveway and as I pulled out no warning beep..and now the vehicle. Was not cranking for several hours and nothing is wrong with battery and remote is fully charged & have been stranded seval times because if of it...this has to be a recall”

NHTSA complaint #11413961, filed 2021-04, 99,000 miles

Brakes: “On two separate occasions within two days, the brake pedal went completely to the floor. In the first instance, I was already at a complete stop with my foot on the brake pedal when it suddenly collapsed all the way to the floor. In the second instance, as soon as I came to a complete stop, the brake pedal collapsed all the way to the floor. I am now afraid to drive the car, for fear it will occur again when I am not completely stopped, and I will have no braking ability. The Infiniti dealer has inspected the car, claims nothing is wrong, and they were unable to replicate the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10667433, filed 2014-12, 26,000 miles

Suspension: “While my wife was driving our QX56 during normal conditions at approximately 40MPH, QX56 begun to swerve repeatedly left to right in a dangerous manner and she had to apply brakes rapidly. Looking under the vehicle, the lower control arm was badly cracked and the cause of the swerving. I towed to my local shop (not Infiniti dealership) for repair and they confirmed the right control arm was cracked. They stated the left control arm was also severely rusted / damaged and wasn't too far from cracking either. Fortunately, my wife was only going 40mph and was able to control the swerving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11448098, filed 2022-01

Electrical system: “Dead battery. Replaced alternator and battery, vehicle is dead every 2-3 days. Many others report the same issue. Infiniti has an infotainment software update to fix this problem but have no fix for older vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11364157, filed 2020-10

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 75,000 and 120,000 miles.

5%0–105%10–2515%25–500%50–7520%75–10050%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 102,500 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.

2014201720197202172023
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 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-cyl7-speed automatic142016$5,150
QX56 4WD5.6L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142016$5,150

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 2013 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. 178 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 178 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 2013 Infiniti QX56 have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2013 Infiniti QX56 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Infiniti QX56 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 19 complaints (59% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 2013 Infiniti QX56 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Infiniti QX56 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Infiniti QX56 reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 102,500 miles and the middle half falls between 75,000 and 120,000 miles; 25% 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. 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.