2010 Infiniti QX56 4WD
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- Photo: 2010 Infiniti QX56 -- 06-16-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti QX56 01 by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti QX56- IX - Name That Car (4571977325) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti QX56 - NEVR2BIG (4571975551) by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Infiniti QX56 4WD is a 320-hp 5.6-liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic w/od, tow/haul mode, gated floor shifter and four-wheel drive. It starts at $59,150 MSRP.
It makes 320 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 393 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm.
The QX56 measures 206.9 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $59,150 ($88,142 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $60,015 ($89,431 *) |
| Destination Charge | $865 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L DOHC V8 (VK56DE) |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 393 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive (INFINITI All-Mode 4WD, RWD/4HI/4LO modes, part-time electronic transfer case) |
| Differential Type | Dana front and rear axles; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) w/ Active Brake Limited-Slip (ABLS) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic w/OD, tow/haul mode, gated floor shifter |
| 1st Gear | 3.83 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.37 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.83 |
| Reverse | 2.61 |
| Final Drive | 3.36 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 28 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone, independent, w/ front stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double-wishbone, independent, auto-leveling air suspension, w/ rear stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 40.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.60 in x 1.02 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.60 in x 0.55 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20x8J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20x8J alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/60R20 |
| Tires Rear | P275/60R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.9 in |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Height | 77.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Front Track | 67.5 in |
| Rear Track | 67.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 97.1 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.9 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Infiniti QX56. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 20, 2010 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. 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.
Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 10E019000
May 14, 2010 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 10V208000
Mar 2, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 10V072000
26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Infiniti QX56
Owner Complaints
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Infiniti QX56 (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 INFINITI QX56. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.