2005 INFINITI QX56 Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,687 - $2,708





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful and refined V8 power, good balance of ride and handling, class-leading towing capacity, roomy second-row seats, handy video parking monitor.
Cons
- Some low-grade cabin trim, typical big SUV thirst.
What’s new
No significant changes this year for the QX56.
Edmunds says
If the styling suits you, the rest of this import luxury liner should, too, as the QX56 more than measures up to its domestic competitors.
For sale nearby
9 listings
- 216,090 miles
- No accidents, 9 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- L.A. Auto Sales (486 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Heated seats
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Omaha, NE
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5N3AA08C05N800892
Stock: 800892
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-19-2025- Not provided
- Insurance loss reported, 8 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- 5 Star Auto Sale (866 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Heated seats
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Rancho Cordova, CA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5N3AA08C85N801157
Stock: 801157
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-08-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 INFINITI QX56 Rwd 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded in Colorado.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Colorado
$264/mo  for QX56 Base
QX56 Base
vs
$219/mo
Avg. Large SUV
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INFINITI QX56 Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(56%)
4(21%)
3(18%)
2(5%)
1(0%)
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Nissan or GM after 100k !
5 out of 5 starssreethog11, 04/23/2011
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
just hit 100k tires breaks spark plugs and gearing towards another 50k at least so far so good just hit 110 looks and drives likes the day it rolled out the quality and craftsmanship cant be repeated i just cant part with it for another that will dissapoint tahoe too small cadi same thing dont be afraid of 100k with a good maintenance schedule my uncle has 168k and no problems and he … lives in the smoky mountains!I bet the tahoe would have died by now dont you?
DREAM SUV
4.75 out of 5 starsCSTEP, 12/01/2004
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
I purchased this vehicle at Inifiniti of Memphis, my hometown and I reside in Arkansas near the Oklahoma border (about 5 hours)and on my trip home, I felt like I was a first class passenger flying in a JET. I have driven several different SUV's and my choice was between this vehicle and the Cadillac Escalade. I must say that the escalade is beautiful on the outside like the Inifiniti, … but the inside cannot compare. The Cadillac is not only outdated inside, but has a pimpish image and this is not what I wanted. When you say Infiniti it says class, luxury, technology and performance.
Nothing but problems
3.25 out of 5 starss doughty, 05/18/2005
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
we have had nothing but problems with this car. Brakes have been replaced 3 times already, cruise has never worked, front window gets stuck continuely, dvd replaced twice, and the car is now beginning to rattle at various spots. We are trying to use the lemon law to get our money back.
75000 miles and still great!
4.75 out of 5 starsBogeyMan, 11/01/2009
2005 INFINITI QX56 4WD 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)
After 4 1/2 years and 75K miles, this vehicle cannot be beat. We drive locally, long distance, in snow, heat and traffic. We couldn't ask for a better ride, fit finish and overall reliability. All we do are regular oil changes, tire rotations and scheduled maintenance and this truck runs great. We had an unfortunate experience hitting a VERY large deer once, and had we been in … anything else, the deer would have been in our laps. We were safe, the deer escaped, and all we had to replace was the front grill and hood. Insurance covered it. Even all the toys (DVD system, Navigation, Sirius, power lift gate) remain in great working order. We love this SUV, and the paint still shines like new!
2005 QX56 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $48,350 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $264/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 61.2 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the QX56 include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
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