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2013 Infiniti QX56 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
13%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
66,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Infiniti QX56, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“The brake pedal seems spongy and while braking at slower speeds the seat belt pulls back violently pinning the driver back against the seat. Rear brakes have been replaced and brake system fluid check still no different.”

NHTSA complaint #11350880, filed 2020-08, 135,000 miles

“Driving down highway 421 in wilkesboro, nc on a 45 MPH section of the highway, merged over into the turning lane to turn left across two lanes of traffic. Waited for a break in traffic, upon a break in traffic tried to accelerate to cross traffic, as vehicle started to accelerate it stalled in middle of road. Wife and children in car started screaming. Traffic nice enough not to run into us. Had car towed to local automotive repair shop. Found that this is a common problem for the 5.6 litter nissan/ Infiniti engine. One of the timing gears for the left bank stopped rotating some how. …”

NHTSA complaint #11319803, filed 2020-03, 96,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2013 Infiniti QX56

Engine
19 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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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