DecodedCars2010 Infiniti QX56
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV 4X4
- Engines
- 5.6L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 14 combined · 12 city / 18 hwy
- Length
- 207.5 in
- Curb weight
- 5,913 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 32% below the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 Infiniti QX56 is a SUV - offered with a 5.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 124-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,913 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 32% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2010
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2009 QX56 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 QX56 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV 4X4 | 207.5 in | 78.7 in | 78.7 in | 123.6 in | 66.9 / 66.9 in | 5,913 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX56 2WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -32% | $5,850 | 635 |
| QX56 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | -23% | $5,850 | 635 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 (this car) | 14 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Lincoln MKT | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm · May 14, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V208000 · 41,649 vehicles
- Problem
- NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. 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.
- Fix
- NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages · Mar 2, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V072000 · 179,383 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2010 Infiniti QX56 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Infiniti QX56 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 4 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Steering — 3 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Structure › Body — 2 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 85,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Infiniti QX56. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other QX56 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →