AI Damage2010 Infiniti QX56: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Infiniti QX56 filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 26
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 23% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 23% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 12% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 8% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- Air bags: 6 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 6 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (12% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 5.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 26 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
Hello, I am the owner of the vehicle is a 2010 Infiniti QX56. Please look into any recalls provide placement or vehicle as well. I no longer have it as a vehicle was stolen.
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.
My airbag light came on and is flashing, I also have no horn
My airbag light and seatbelt lights areon and there was no accident prior to this coming on. Dealer stated I would have to pay to get it repaired because there is no recall.
The contact stated that moisture entered the headlights, causing them to fail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
There is plenty of room for a third person to sit in that space -- and there is a center seatbelt standard on this vehicle... However, there is no headrest. I'm hoping you have info on height and weight requirements for who can safely sit in that seat without risk of whiplash or other neck injury in case of sudden…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,319 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).
On average one model year of the QX56 has 54 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 26, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Infiniti QX56?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 26. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (12%), airbag warning light (8%), seat belts (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Infiniti QX56?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Infiniti QX56 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.