Most common 2010 Infiniti QX56 problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti QX56 complaints by model year
Best QX56 years: 2009, 2007, 2010. Years to avoid: 2011, 2004, 2012. Compare all years →
2010 Infiniti QX56 recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2010. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2010 Infiniti QX56 owners say
Steering
I own 2010 QX56. On November 16th I was coming out of parking garage at chicago o'hare airport. After I pass the pay booth, with in 15 feet at the speed of 4 to 5 miles per hour, I lost control of the steering wheel because of some malfunction of the steering wheel assembly. Steering wheel moved 180 degree in one second and hit the pay-booth. Car hit the side pavements of the pay-booth and caused the flat tire, damage the body of the car and steering wheel got locked. All the power-steering fluid got leaked out. I had a fractured thumb because of the rapid movement of the steering wheel. Car was not drivable and ended up towing to the dealership. Dealer replaced the whole steering wheel assembly. This can be a major safety issue. I was just about to go on a highway. If this would have happened on the expressway. I am not sure I would be alive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 infinti QX56. When driving various speeds over rough roads or potholes, the vehicle veered to the left. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,006.
Air bags
The passenger airbag restraint system has failed. Specifically, the passenger seat airbag sensor has failed, meaning there is no current airbag functionality for the passenger in my 2010 Infiniti QX56. There was a voluntary safety recall for (R1606) for Infiniti QX56's with years 2014-2016 for the same fault. Obviously, this is a tremendous life and safety risk and should be resolved by the manufacturer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the air bags deployed. As a result, the contact sustained cuts by glass fragments from the air bag. A police report was filed and the contact required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Electrical system
I recently purchased this vehicle, and within weeks it began experiencing intermittent and complete failure to start. The most serious incident happened in Phoenix at a Walmart parking lot. The vehicle refused to start at around 10 PM, and I was stranded with my daughter until 1 AM in the middle of a severe storm. The vehicle would not crank, would not click, and gave no warning lights before the failure. We were stuck inside the vehicle with no ability to move it to safety. This created a dangerous situation because we were exposed to lightning, heavy rain, and unsafe conditions in a dark parking lot late at night. If the vehicle had failed in traffic or on the highway, it could have caused an accident or left us trapped in a hazardous location. The failure is unpredictable and has happened multiple times, making the vehicle unreliable and unsafe to operate. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated oas the vehicle stalled. The contact called road side assistance but they were unable to get the vehicle started. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and inspected. The dealer was able to restart the vehicle and advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 42,000.
2010 Infiniti QX56 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Infiniti QX56 a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 QX56 rates better than average: 49% 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 2010 Infiniti QX56?
The steering — 6 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (6) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2010 Infiniti QX56 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Infiniti QX56, the most recent from May 14, 2010 (lower arm). 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 2010 Infiniti QX56 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 37% 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.