Worst 2006 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Infiniti Qx56.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 46 | — | — | 130,592 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | — | — | 64,709 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 111,974 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 127,584 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 171,500 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Infiniti Qx56
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,087,480 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
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2006 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
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Does the 2006 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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