2013 Infiniti QX56 problems
The 2013 Infiniti QX56 has 43 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (44%) concerns engine. After that come brakes (9%) and suspension (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 44% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 28 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 100,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 115,000 miles (11 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 8th most-complained-about out of 9 model years of the Infiniti QX56 with enough data (10 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
4/14/15 vehicle purchased from carmax. Problem: brakes do not work when pushed all the way to the floor first brake failure (4/15/15) two days after purchase, brakes failed at approx. 6pm under clear weather/good road conditions, while traveling north on vermont ave. In gardena, ca at approx. 10 MPH. The qx56 hit a dodge stratus stopped at a red light. The stratus driver was injured and subsequently required medical treatment.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 infiniti qx56. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration power. The contact also stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Mah updated 06/26/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 infiniti qx56. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle misfired and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 118,000.