Qx56 (2011)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Qx56, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2011 Nissan Qx56
On a used 2011 Nissan Qx56, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (39), the fuel system (20) and the suspension (9). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on the 2011 Nissan Qx56 about the engine.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on the 2011 Nissan Qx56 about the fuel system.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2011 Nissan Qx56 about the suspension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56 complaints?
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56. The systems they name most often are the engine, the fuel system and the suspension.
Is the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56 have?
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints on file for the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011-2011 Nissan Qx56.
What should I check before buying a used Nissan Qx56?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the fuel system and the suspension, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Qx56 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2011 Nissan Qx56. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 78 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.