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#BS-2011-INFQX5-214D

2011 Infiniti Qx56

Based on reports from 94 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

166

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 94 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

37 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 90K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (26 reports) • Median: 90K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (37 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine37 (39%)

Fuel System20 (21%)

Suspension9 (10%)

Other8 (9%)

Drivetrain4 (4%)

Electrical3 (3%)

Visibility:windshield2 (2%)

Structure:body2 (2%)

2011 Infiniti Qx56: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 90K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Infiniti Qx56. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V188000May 2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Infiniti Qx56 is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2011 Infiniti Qx56 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

379

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 94 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Infiniti Qx56 Model Years

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

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2011 Infiniti Qx56: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Infiniti Qx56?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 is related to the engine, with 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?

The 2011 Infiniti Qx56 has 94 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2011 Infiniti Qx56 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Infiniti Qx56 problems start?

Based on 78 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 90,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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