2013 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56.

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Complaints
43
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2013 Infiniti Qx56 Problems

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

#119 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:105,125 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56.

Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
105,125
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2013 Infiniti Qx56

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~135,440 vehicles.

14V683000Gasoline Fuel System
~133,592 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

14V668000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,848 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

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2013 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Infiniti Qx56 has 43 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Infiniti Qx56?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 105,125 mi); Brakes (4 complaints); 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,125 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Infiniti Qx56?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 135,440 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 2013 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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