2011 Infiniti QX56 engine problems
40 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 Infiniti QX56, which is 42% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Problems with the timing belt chain on newer model infiniti qx56. Problem of car making whistling noise appeared early after purchase and intermittently thereafter but became prominent in july 2011. Appears to be a recurring problem with this vehicle model. Dealer had to replace the entire engine on the vehicle to address the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 infiniti qx56. When the vehicle was started, an unusual noise was heard from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Infiniti QX56
- Fuel system 20 complaints