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#BS-2012-INFQX5-214D

2012 Infiniti Qx56

Based on reports from 70 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
70
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
163
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 70 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint peeling off

6 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

catalytic converter failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

timing chain failed

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

26 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
5
30–60K
12
60–90K
15
90–120K
7
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (15 reports) • Median: 86K 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 (26 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

Engine26 (37%)
Electrical9 (13%)
Fuel System7 (10%)
Other6 (9%)
Airbags5 (7%)
Drivetrain4 (6%)
Suspension3 (4%)
Structure:body3 (4%)

2012 Infiniti Qx56: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 37% of all reports filed for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,556 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Infiniti Qx56. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V683000Jan 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

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.

2012 Infiniti Qx56 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

70

Class avg

313

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. 70 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2012 Infiniti Qx56: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Infiniti Qx56?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 is related to the engine, with 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
The 2012 Infiniti Qx56 has 70 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 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 2012 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Infiniti Qx56 has 2 recalls 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 52 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,556 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K 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?
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