KnownCarProblems2008 Infiniti QX56 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti QX56, most often about the brakes (43% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is 6th of 10 QX56 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Infiniti QX56 problems
Brakes
23 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
My wife was driving her 2008 QX56 and when she tried to brake her foot went to the floor and she heard a grinding noise, she pumped and pumped the brakes but did not notice any measurable slowing down of the vehicle. Fortunately there was no one in front of her and she was evenatually able to safely pull into a…
I applied brakes with plenty of lead time but the QX56 failed to brake causing me to rear end another SUV; I did minimal damage to the other car but damaged my radiator/front-bumper/hood. I had a similar ABS issue about a week before as described by many for the 2004-2006 nissan/infinity recall but I didn't research…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was inoperable. The contact stated that the fuel gauge reflected an incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The contact stated that on several occasions the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel gauge showed adequate fuel in the vehicle…
Tl contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. While the contact was driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The fuel gauge indicated that there was a half gallon of gasoline in the fuel tank. The vehicle would not restart, and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that there was…
Electrical
8 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 131,000 miles.
During normal operation of the vehicle and while in motion, the ABS brake light indicator on the dash control panel illuminates when applying the brakes, which cause the brakes to shake and make scraping sound. At that point the brakes fail to stop the vehicle in a safe distance, increasing the chance of a collision.…
Airbag light suddenly began flashing. I took truck to dealer and they said driver side airbag module shorted internally. Price to fix is $1,600.00. This truck has never been in an accident or at any time had its airbags deployed. All service to truck has been with Infiniti dealerships. Service representative said…
Suspension
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
I was driving down the road when my brakes started to skip. I stop my vehicle and put the vehicle in park and then put it back in drive then I was able to drive again as normal. It happen three more times after that. It's very dangerous for this kind of issue to occur in travel while driving at any rate of speed. I…
When driving at highway speeds, if I drive over any kind of bump, or groove in the road the back end of the vehicle bounces and sways and I have to grip the steering wheel extra tight and hope that I don't lose control of the car. The same thing happens when I go over bumps at slower speeds but it doesn't sway from…
Air bags
5 complaints · 9%Airbag warning light began flashing. Dealership says there is a problem with driver side. $1500 to repair even though the airbags have never deployed.
Airbag light suddenly began flashing. I took truck to dealer and they said driver side airbag module shorted internally. Price to fix is $1,600.00. This truck has never been in an accident or at any time had its airbags deployed. All service to truck has been with Infiniti dealerships. Service representative said…
Engine
4 complaints · 8%On 9-4-2011 I left tallahassee, florida. As I got to the edge of town I noticed it started to idle slightly high. By the time I got to thomasville, georgia, it would accelerate to about 45 MPH without any acceleration pressure and the brakes were required frequently. Between thomasville and moultrie, georgia, it would…
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed a ticking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the engine manifold was fractured and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%On 9-4-2011 I left tallahassee, florida. As I got to the edge of town I noticed it started to idle slightly high. By the time I got to thomasville, georgia, it would accelerate to about 45 MPH without any acceleration pressure and the brakes were required frequently. Between thomasville and moultrie, georgia, it would…
The contact owns a 2008 infinity QX56. The contact stated that after shifting into park with the engine turned on and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle erroneously rolled away and crashed into a nearby building within ten minutes. The contact indicated that the shifter lever was still engaged in park after the failure.…
Lights
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the passenger side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the passenger side headlight was replaced. In addition, the driver side headlight failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Infiniti QX56 recalls
Air bags: side/window
Risk: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.
Fix: Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 16, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Infiniti QX56
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti QX56?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (23 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); fuel system (9 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 131,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti QX56 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 22, 2010 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Infiniti QX56?
- It is 6th of 10 QX56 model years by number of complaints, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.