2010 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Infiniti Qx56.

20092011
Complaints
32
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:61,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:23,143 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Infiniti Qx56.

Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
61,750
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
23,143
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Infiniti Qx56

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~221,032 vehicles.

10V208000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~41,649 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

10V072000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~179,383 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

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2010 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Infiniti Qx56 has 32 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Infiniti Qx56?
Top reported problems: Airbags (6 complaints, avg 61,750 mi); Steering Defects (6 complaints, avg 23,143 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Infiniti Qx56?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,447 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Infiniti Qx56?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Infiniti Qx56 include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 221,032 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Infiniti Qx56?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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