YearToAvoid

2005 Infiniti QX56 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 31% of all 80 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 9 QX56 model years. Median mileage at failure: 120,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
25
31% of 80
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Infiniti QX56 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2006, latest Nov 7, 2022.

2005 Infiniti QX56 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2006Feb 2011Jan 2013Apr 2014Oct 2014May 2015Jul 2017Sep 2018
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Nov 2022; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Infiniti QX56

  1. NHTSA 10V074000Mar 3, 2010Fuel System340,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel System complaints by QX56 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200525 (31%)
  2. 20066 (8%)
  3. 20071 (5%)
  4. 20089 (17%)
  5. 20092 (29%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201120 (26%)
  8. 20127 (12%)
  9. 20132 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Infiniti QX56 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 120,000 miles.
Which Infiniti QX56 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2005 Infiniti QX56 has the most fuel system complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Infiniti QX56 concerns the fuel system: 10V074000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.