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2008 Infiniti QX56
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 53
- Received Oct 2008 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly5 complaints · 9.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbag warning light stays on4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Headlights dim or fail at night4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #10V349000Nissan 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.
- Recall #10V074000Nissan 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 0 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 8 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 53 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 5 | 9.4% | – | NHTSA recall #10V074000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 7.5% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 7.5% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 7.5% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 3 | 5.7% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 5.7% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 5.7% | – | |
| Brake lights fail or stay on | 3 | 5.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #10V349000July 22, 201021 vehicles affected
air bags: side/window
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V074000March 3, 2010340,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V072000March 2, 2010179,383 vehicles affected
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. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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