2008 INFINITI QX56 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
73
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 INFINITI QX56
The 2008 INFINITI QX56 has received a total of 73 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (18 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Suspension (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 INFINITI QX56
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 INFINITI QX56, potentially affecting up to 521,277 vehicles.
Recall 10V349000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 10E019000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 1,873 vehicles affected
Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY...
Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 10V074000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Recall 10V072000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 179,383 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 INFINITI QX56
73 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 INFINITI QX56. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
There are times when driving under 50 mph brake light comes on and the brakes have goes out which cause me to do an emergency pullover turn off the truck for a few minutes and the brakes reset. This is very concerning for me. This has happened on a few occasions.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Additionally, the contact became aware that the vehicle was experiencing inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle while the fuel tank was empty. There was no warning light illuminated. No further information was available. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
There was previous recall on this vehicle, 10V-074 (Infiniti #R1011) for a fuel sender problem, causing the fuel gauge to be inaccurate. Infiniti says it was fixed in 2010. Unfortunately, I am having the exact same problem now, and have run out of gas twice because of it. Infiniti said they can't help because it was already fixed. Safety issue because running out of fuel while driving is dangerous. Both times has been on an interstate. It was a previously reported recall and "fixed" but has failed again. Infiniti says they won't fix it again.
There was previous recall on this vehicle, 10V-074 (Infiniti #R1011) for a fuel sender problem, causing the fuel gauge to be inaccurate. Infiniti says it was fixed in 2010. Unfortunately, I am having the exact same problem now, and have run out of gas twice because of it. Infiniti said they can't help because it was already fixed. Safety issue because running out of fuel while driving is dangerous. Both times has been on an interstate. It was a previously reported recall and "fixed" but has failed again. Infiniti says they won't fix it again.
I was involved in an auto rollover accident on January2, 2023 when a driver "t-boned" me in my 2008 Infiniti Qx56 striking the middle of the passenger side of my Qx56 after running a stop sign and failing to yield to my right of way causing my Qx56 to roll over 3 times. My driver's steering wheel airbag did NOT deploy. To my knowledge all the other airbags did deploy. I suffered neck, right shoulder, and lower back injuries from the rollover but remained in the driver's seat as the seatbelt system worked well. My Qx56 was a total loss.
Safety Rating for the 2008 INFINITI QX56
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 INFINITI QX56 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 INFINITI QX56
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 INFINITI QX56. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB17-042D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB08-021g — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
UPGRADING HDD NAVIGATION MAP DATA This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB08-021.
ITB08-012a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 QX56 XM RADIO ACTIVATION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE Service Campaign ID # PB058 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PB058. ï· Discard all previous versions of ITB08-012.
ITB08-012a — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2008 QX56 XM RADIO ACTIVATION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE Service Campaign ID # PB058 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PB058. ï· Discard all previous versions of ITB08-012.
ITB15025 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not...
ITB04038A — WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved...
ITB-10-035A — SUSPENSION:FRONT
INFINITI: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. A NOISE (CLUNKING, SQUEAKING, POPPING) CAN BE HEARD WHEN PERFORMING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS-TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT/RIGHT; DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS; DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS; ACCELERATING/DECELERATING AND NOISE IS COMING FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING. *PE
ITB08-029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2008 QX56, DTC P0133 / P0153. *NJ
ITB08-019 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2007-2008 QX56; HEADLAMP HOUSING REPLACEMENT. *NJ UPDATED 4/22/08. *NJ
ITB08-012 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFINITI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE - 2008 QX56 XM RADIO ACTIVATION. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 INFINITI QX56
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI QX56
- 2004 INFINITI QX56 — 147 complaints
- 2005 INFINITI QX56 — 101 complaints
- 2006 INFINITI QX56 — 100 complaints
- 2007 INFINITI QX56 — 28 complaints
- 2008 INFINITI QX56 (current)
- 2009 INFINITI QX56 — 14 complaints
- 2010 INFINITI QX56 — 30 complaints
- 2011 INFINITI QX56 — 94 complaints
- 2012 INFINITI QX56 — 70 complaints
- 2013 INFINITI QX56 — 43 complaints
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