2013 Infiniti QX56 engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Infiniti QX56 — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain had failed, and the…”
filed Aug 9, 2023
“Started car in the morning and it started misfiring very badly. Flashing check engine light. Immediately pulled over and shut engine off. Had it towed to my shop I use they hooked it up to computer and it was diagnosed as a loose timing chain. Basically timing chain replacement This is rediculous…”
filed Mar 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other QX56 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 QX56 | 24 | 42% |
| 2011 QX56 | 37 | 47% |
| 2008 QX56 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 QX56 | 6 | 8% |
| 2005 QX56 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 QX56 | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Infiniti QX56
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.