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Infiniti QX56 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 477 owner complaints on the Infiniti QX56 from 202 production runs; the worst run has 9, the typical one 2.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 477 complaints · 202 runs · 2004–2013 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported QX56 run is 5N3AA08C44N (2004 builds) with 9 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 34% of reports; 2004 is the worst model year at 4.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for QX56 model years 2004–2013.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti QX56 has 202 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 9% of every QX56 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti QX56 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
5N3AA08C44N••••••20049——
5N3AA08C24N••••••20048—1
5N3AA08C34N••••••20048——
5N3AA08A06N••••••20068——
5N3AA08C25N••••••20058——
5N3AA08C84N••••••20048——
5N3AA08C94N••••••20047——
5N3AA08C05N••••••200571—
5N3AA08C04N••••••20047——
JN8AZ2NE9B9••••••20117—1
5N3AA08C66N••••••20067——
5N3AA08C45N••••••20057——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 190 QX56 runs has 7 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 13 QX56 VINs so far, most often 2012, 2006, 2013 builds.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti QX56 the gap between build years is 3.8×: a 2004 car draws 4.2 complaints per run, a 2007 one 1.1.

FIG.02·Infiniti QX56 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20131.932173
20121.956301
201126834—
20101.223192
20091.874—
20082.242193
20071.11816—
20063.16822—
20053.475222
20044.288213
ROWS 10·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2004 at 4.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2007 at 1.1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 34% of everything Infiniti QX56 owners report: Service Brakes, 174 of 477 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti QX56 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Service Brakes1745—
Engine921—
Electrical System5412
Hydraulic503—
Fuel/propulsion System44——
Suspension3511
Air Bags3131
Fuel System30——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on the Infiniti QX56; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2013. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti QX56 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10E019000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm2004–2010
10V074000Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System2005–2009
26V455000Equipment:other:labels2011–2013
10V072000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages2008–2010
10V517000Engine And Engine Cooling2004–2006
14V683000Fuel System, Gasoline2012–2013
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

Of the 477 reports on the Infiniti QX56, 2.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti QX56 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti QX56All vehicles
Complaints filed4771,115,966
Involved a crash14 (2.9%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (0.4%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 50% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti QX56 share of that is 477 complaints over 202 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti QX56
Recalls30 campaignsFuel economy16 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems462 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices528 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2003–2013

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti QX56 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 477 NHTSA complaints from 202 QX56 runs and 11 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which QX56 production run has the most complaints?

5N3AA08C44N, a 2004 build, with 9 complaints. The typical QX56 run has 2.4.

Which QX56 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2004 is heaviest at 4.2 complaints per run and 2007 lightest at 1.1.

How many QX56 complaints involve a crash?

2.9% of 477 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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