2006 Ford Freestyle vs 2006 Infiniti QX56
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Infiniti QX56 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,300 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 92 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 93,321 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Infiniti QX56 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 602 | 0 |
| Power Train | 484 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 1 |
| Engine | 114 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 85 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 417 | 0 |
| Stalling | 228 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 86 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2006 Ford Freestyle
2006 Infiniti QX56
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.