2007 Infiniti QX56 Problems & Complaints

Better than average67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the QX56 at the same age

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2007 Infiniti QX56 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 67% fewer than a typical QX56 model year at the same age, making the 2007 one of the better QX56 years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (9 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

21complaints
1recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Infiniti QX56 problems

  • Brakes~110,000 miles
    943%
  • Suspension~85,000 miles
    733%
  • Electrical system~0 miles
    419%
  • Steering~95,000 miles
    210%
  • Wheels & tires~50,000 miles
    15%
  • Lights
    15%
  • Stability & traction control~80,000 miles
    15%
  • Equipment & accessories~80,000 miles
    15%
  • Air bags~73,000 miles
    15%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~0 miles
    15%

Share of the 21 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Infiniti QX56 complaints by model year

200420052006200720082009201020112012201310680792153726785732
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti QX56. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best QX56 years: 2009, 2007, 2010. Years to avoid: 2011, 2004, 2012. Compare all years →

2007 Infiniti QX56 recalls (1)

Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system

NHTSA recall 10V-074 · Mar 3, 2010 · 340,000 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

What 2007 Infiniti QX56 owners say

Brakes

I'm having brake problems with my 2007 QX56. I have been experiencing a brake problem twice in 2 weeks. At random times, it is difficult to bring the vehicle to a stop. It acted like the ABS was trying to engage. It was like I was slipping on something when I was applying the brakes. There is a slight metal rattle noise while pressing the brake pedal all the way down while trying to come to a stop. The brake light comes on. There is no shaking of the steering wheel or vehicle. No fluid leaked or anything I could see. The brake fluid but it was not real low above the min mark but below the max mark. After the brake problem occurs, a restart of the vehicle will make the brake light go away and the truck drives fine. I have been google their were a lot of complaint about Nissan armada, Nissan titan and Infiniti QX56 vehicles have dangerous brake problems same as my issued. …

147,000 miles · Aug 2015

While driving my vehicle I applied the brakes to slow for a turn. My brakes make a loud grinding sound and were not properly working. The brake light came on and pulled off the road. Once the vehicle was put in park and restarted the light went off and the brakes worked properly again. I have read several other stories of this happening to others. Why isn't Infiniti doing anything about this? This has happened a few times since I have owned this vehicle.

110,000 miles · Apr 2016

Suspension

While traveling at normal highway speeds any road imperfections, pot holes, bridges, or bumps will cause the vehicle to veer to the right and feel as though you are loosing control. Two hands must be used while encountering anything other than a perfect road. It is extremely scary and unsafe when traveling at speeds greater that 50 MPH. It feels as though the rear of the vehicle is getting ready to pass the front. This is our family vehicle and I fear for my families safety while driving. The suspension has been checked and has been found to be in working order although it is obvious something is extremely wrong.

84,000 miles · Apr 2013

Had new tires put on my Infiniti QX56....after doing so sounds as if rear end is slipping. I have 3 children and am afraid that this could result in an accident. Horn quit working 1 year after I purchased vehicle. This I know is dangerous because there is no horn to blow, in cases where needed. Fan on blower quit working, only works on high. Passenger seat will no longer adjust. Fan and passenger seat quit working approximately at the same time. No one wants to have an accident, but when you hear things like the rear end and front wheels sound as if they might fall off....that is scary.

132,000 miles · Nov 2014

Electrical system

My truck completely shuts off while driving long distances on the freeway at speeds greater than 60 MPH and then slowing down in stop and go traffic. It also falls dead on local roads at 30-40 MPH. I can literally press the gas pedal to the floor and with no pressure to the accelerator. There are no warning codes or alerts when this happens. I took my vehicle to the southwest Infiniti paid for unnecessary service and the problem still remains. I am able to restart the vehicle;but from only park or neutral. I then have to rev up the engine for at least 5 mins before I am able to get any type of acceleration. This is very dangerous and I almost got hit several times.

0 miles · Oct 2019

There is an electrical malfunction that has caused my horn to work only when the steering wheel is sideways and it also affects my ability to control my drivers seat positioning. This is very dangerous a car cut me off on the freeway at very close distance. I would have never known that there was an issue if this did not happen.

0 miles · Oct 2019

2007 Infiniti QX56 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automaticRWD12 / 17 / 14
5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 17 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Infiniti QX56 a good car?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 QX56 rates better than average: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the QX56 at the same age. It is one of the best QX56 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Infiniti QX56?

The brakes — 9 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (7) and electrical system (4).

How many recalls does the 2007 Infiniti QX56 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2007 Infiniti QX56, the most recent from March 3, 2010 (fuel gauge system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti QX56?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2007 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2004 and 2012. See the full Infiniti QX56 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 Infiniti QX56 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.