Used 2011 INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Love the 2011 QX56
tnnuke, La Fayette, GA, 08/31/2011
INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2011 QX56 4x4 with theatre package in March. Paid invoice with VPP from Sam Swope Infiniti in Louisville, Ky. My 5'2" 120# wife loves this big SUV. It drives much smaller and the ride quality and quietness is awesome. Already put 11K miles on the vehicle. Seems I see Escalades everywhere, but seldom come across a new style QX56. It is truly the only updated large SUV out there. The 400hp engine makes it a beast when you want it to be.
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johnhw, Garland, TX, 09/16/2012
INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Flawless thus far, at 30 miles. Plano, Tx has discovered this great upscale/affordable, luxury SUV. Love the technology, have delux touring, technology and required Entertainment to get the other two. The blind spot warning is great as well as the feature that slows you when you are approaching a stopped vehicle. Helpful without being intrusive and you can turn it off or on too. Hydraulic suspension option is nice too, no head toss at all in this comfy SUV... had a puppy who got car sick in my luxury cars but not in this smooth riding vehicle... No issues and plan to keep it a long long time... 4 wheel drive works great too, handles ice and big wheels/tires handle bumps/pot holes but smooth
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QX56 Timing Chain Recall and CAT failure
Matt W, Geismar, LA, 06/01/2017
INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
2011-2013 QX56 have issues with the timing chain. There is a recall on the timing chain which if you are thinking of buying a used QX56 you will want to make sure this recall has been done. We had ours done at 82K. The timing chain issue can cause the engine to 1. fail if not accomplished 2. engine runs inefficiently which fouls/ clogs the catalytic converters 3. catalytic converters if not replaced will fail early to the tune of $2500 each for replacement. The gas mileage is overstated. there is no way the QX56 will get 20MPG on highway. I believe the newer QX80's have the EPA sticker corrected. My advise would be to skip the infinity and buy a Tesla model X or a loaded Chevy Tahoe.
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Beautiful and Stylish - Mechanically Unreliable
JD Huntley, Draper, UT, 05/03/2018
INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
We’ve had this vehicle now for about 18 months. We just hit the 100k mile mark. I’ve got a CEL on due to likely having a faulty catalytic converter (or possibly two!). I’ve got paint chipping off around the vehicle. The CD/DVD player still gives us fits. I’ve already had to put about $6k into it over the last 6 months ($5k for a rebuilt tranny and $1k for a fuel pump). Oh God, have mercy on me, since we’ve decided this is the vehicle we plan to use for several years to come, I hope these problems are all we need to deal with for some time. I rolled the dice on making the big transmissions investment expecting/thinking/hoping the motor is going to go for a LONG time. My three lessons learned from all of this. 1) Purchase an extended warranty for any future used car purchases. 2) Don’t buy only on emotion (i.e. only buy a car that looks sweet or has our color, etc.) 3) Buy only Toyota or Subaru for the rest of my life.
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Fantastic
HighGear, 08/26/2010
INFINITI QX56 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
For the price, build quality, and performance, this vehicle blows away the competition. Interior in simply loaded with amenities, which are well positioned and easy to use. Drivetrain is equally impressive. I disagree with editors review-I think the ride quality is great My biggest complaint is the lack of a removable center console or sliding second row seats for easier entry into the 3rd row. 2nd row seats flip forward, but if you have car seats installed in both captains chairs, the 3rd row cannot be accessed without climbing through the back hatch or over the console. The console is held in place by 4 screws and metal tabs which can be removed, leaving 4 small slits in the carpet.