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#BS-2013-INFQX5-214D

2013 Infiniti Qx56

Based on reports from 43 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
43
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
176
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 43 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brake pedal goes all the way to the floor

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

worn transmission lines

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

19 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 100K miles.

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

4
0–30K
2
30–60K
2
60–90K
12
90–120K
7
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (12 reports) • Median: 100K 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 (19 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

Engine19 (44%)
Brakes4 (9%)
Suspension3 (7%)
Drivetrain3 (7%)
Electrical3 (7%)
Speed Control2 (5%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Steering1 (2%)

2013 Infiniti Qx56: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 100K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56, with 3 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 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56, with 3 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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Infiniti Qx56. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V668000Dec 2014

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

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.

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.

2013 Infiniti Qx56 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

43

Class avg

366

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard 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. 43 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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2013 Infiniti Qx56: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Infiniti Qx56?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 is related to the engine, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
The 2013 Infiniti Qx56 has 43 complaints, 6 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 2013 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 2013 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 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 28 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 100,000 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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