NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Infiniti QX56 2WD; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling. Owners filed 79 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 10V517000 · 28 Oct 2010
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Suspension — Lower armCampaign 10E019000 · 20 May 2010
Problem: 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 has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, other — Fuel gauge systemCampaign 10V074000 · 03 Mar 2010
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Equipment — Air conditionerCampaign 08V284000 · 27 Jun 2008
Problem: Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes28 · 70%
Engine6 · 15%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Power train4 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Exterior lighting2 · 5%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated, jerked, lost power, and stalled on numerous occasions. Pearson infiniti (11701 midlothian turnpike, midlothian, va 23113, (804) 527-0300) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and…
My 2006 infiniti qx56 driver side manifold has cracked 4 times in 6 months. Each time it has cracked i was just driving normal road conditions. I have fixed it 4 times and am curious if this has anything to do with a prior recall on the arm suspension.
2006 infiniti qx56, had back brakes and rotors replaced in october 2020, 2 weeks later i'm driving, flat surface, nice day, applied brakes, my pedal went to floor, no resistance, i heard a grinding noise, felt like a 'slip' , i had kids in car, i pulled over, asked the girls what they heard, turned off vehicle,…
I have been complaining about my brake light warming while vehicle is in motion to infinity for 13 years to infinity of vannuys ( the only dealer that services my vehicle). Why ole this 6000 lb vehicle is motion and this safety hazard occurs, depressing the brake pedal does. It stop the vehicle promptly as the brake…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.