Owners have filed 147 complaints
about the 2004 Infiniti QX56 with NHTSA between 2004 and 2024.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 10 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Infiniti QX56. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 39
7.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 51
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Rotor
936.0%
Power Adjust
312.0%
Automatic Transmission
312.0%
Hatchback/Liftgate
28.0%
Sensor/Control Module
28.0%
Body
28.0%
Pads
28.0%
Disc
28.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
54.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
2217.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
97.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
64.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1310.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1814.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
4334.1%
150,000+ miles
107.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2004peak 11Jul 2024
Recalls on the 2004 Infiniti QX56
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V517000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
10E019000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20121564,885 units in Canada
Label
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 - User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. Specifically, the pictograms identifying the location of the tether anchors measure 15 mm in height instead of 20 mm as required by the Standard. Correction: Since this non-compliance condition does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Recall 201037324,207 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) assembly contains an Engine Control Module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and over time the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing. In certain instances, this oxidation could cause engine performance issues (hesitation, rough engine idle, slow start/no-start condition), and engine stalling at low engine speeds which may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) relay.
Recall 20082218,080 units in Canada
Electrical
Certain 2005-2006 model year vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured air conditioning condenser fan motor, which could allow excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage. If sufficient moisture accumulates in the motor, corrosion could occur, increasing internal friction, and thereby augmenting the electrical current draw. This could cause an increase in the motors operating temperature that could eventually melt its wiring insulation and other plastic components and form a gas. If two wires without insulation touch each other and create a spark, this gas could ignite and result in a vehicle fire, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death. Note: 2004, and some 2005 model year vehicles are equipped with a different fan motor that is not subject to this campaign. However, it is possible that a limited number of these vehicles may have received the subject condenser fan as a service replacement part, thereby being included in this action. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 130,000 milesSanta ANA, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE DIED WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND ROLLED BACK HITTING THE CAR BEHIND US. I LOOKED ON YOUR WEBSITE AND APPARENTLY IT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IN THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM). THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON ALL 2004 TO 2006 INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES, HOWEVER, I RECEIVED NO SUCH NOTICE AND INFINITI SAYS THEIR IS NOT RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN NUMBER. I BELIEVE MY VIN NUMBER WAS LEFT OUT IN ERROR AND THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO LOST POWER A NUMBER OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING, BUT THOSE INCIDENTS DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT (LUCKILY). THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10761546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSanta ANA, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE DIED WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND ROLLED BACK HITTING THE CAR BEHIND US. I LOOKED ON YOUR WEBSITE AND APPARENTLY IT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IN THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM). THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON ALL 2004 TO 2006 INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES, HOWEVER, I RECEIVED NO SUCH NOTICE AND INFINITI SAYS THEIR IS NOT RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN NUMBER. I BELIEVE MY VIN NUMBER WAS LEFT OUT IN ERROR AND THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO LOST POWER A NUMBER OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING, BUT THOSE INCIDENTS DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT (LUCKILY). THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10761546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesSanta ANA, CACrash
ENGINE
THE VEHICLE DIED WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND ROLLED BACK HITTING THE CAR BEHIND US. I LOOKED ON YOUR WEBSITE AND APPARENTLY IT WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) IN THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM). THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON ALL 2004 TO 2006 INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES, HOWEVER, I RECEIVED NO SUCH NOTICE AND INFINITI SAYS THEIR IS NOT RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN NUMBER. I BELIEVE MY VIN NUMBER WAS LEFT OUT IN ERROR AND THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO LOST POWER A NUMBER OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING, BUT THOSE INCIDENTS DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT (LUCKILY). THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10761546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesInglewood, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI Q-X56. THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE WHEN THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE BRAKES DID NOT FEEL NORMAL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NORMAL AND WOULD FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE UNTIL THEY WERE BROKEN IN. THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS RIGHT FOOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND ONE THIRD OF HIS FOOT WAS AMPUTATED DUE TO THE INJURY SUSTAINED IN THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO FURTHER ASSESS THE FAILURE IN THE VEHICLE BUT WAS RULED AS INCONCLUSIVE DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE WITH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10336592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesSeal Beach, CACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AT APPROXIMATELY 8K MILES THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS AND CALIPERS PER THEIR SERVICE BULLETIN WHICH SEEMED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AND THE BRAKES BEGIN TO GROAN, ARE SPONGY, HAVE LESS THAN 10% BRAKING POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 5 TIMES OVER 90K MILES. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT MAKE THE CONNECTION AT THE TIME, I BELIEVE THAT IT WAS THE CAUSE OF A REAR END COLLISION THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN 2008 WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE THE CAR ON THE FREEWAY BUT FELT THAT THE CAR TOOK MUCH TOO LONG TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN I QUICKLY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES.THE VEHICLE CONTINUES THESE SYMPTOMS UNTIL THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. WHEN RESTARTED, THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. IT HAS MOSTLY ONLY OCCURRED TO ME WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM A PARKING SPOT BUT YESTERDAY IT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEED EXCEEDING 50 MPH. I WAS ONLY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DOWNSHIFTING MY AUTOMATIC TO 1ST GEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS ON A LEVEL FREEWAY AND NOT GOING DOWN A STEEP INCLINE. AFTER I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER, THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CAR WAS RESTARTED WITH NO BRAKE PROBLEMS. TODAY I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE INFINITI DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A 'COMMON PROBLEM' BUT NOT A RECALL AND THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER. REPROGRAMMING DID NOT WORK AND THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A NEW ABS BOOSTER PUMP AT A COST TO ME OF $925. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ON CONSUMER WEBSITES AND FOUND THAT THE PROBLEM IS FAIRLY COMMON WITH BOTH THE 2004 NISSAN TITAN AND ARMADA AND THE INFINITI QX56. IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE C1179 CODE. WHAT I DISCOVERED IS THAT ANY CONSUMERS STILL HAD THE PROBLEM EVEN AFTER THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER AND REPLACED THE ABS BOOSTER PUMP. A SERVICE BULLETIN REPAIR EXISTS FOR THE 2004 NISSAN TITAN (NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10020026). THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN.
NHTSA complaint #10330514 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,050 milesHomer, AKFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH UNDER CLEAR DRIVING CONDITIONS AND TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER, INFINITI QX-56 HAD AN EXTENSIVE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FRONT, INTERIOR CONSOLE, WHICH CAUSED MAJOR/EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. IF NOT EXTINGUISHED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED MAJOR INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OCCUPANTS AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE. INFINITI REPLACED ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS (APPROX $12,000 OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE). *JB
NHTSA complaint #10147398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Hillsboro, OR
SERVICE BRAKES
My wife was driving home from work, said brake is failing, makes loud grindy, rattling noise when brake is applied. Once the car is turn off and back on, everything is back to normal. When I got home, i took the wheels off to check everything was ok, pads were almost new, which I replaced last year. Drove around for 10 miles no problem. This is a serious safety issue which Nissan/Infiniti should take care of.
NHTSA complaint #11599181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesMelbourne, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, he stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V517000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
NHTSA complaint #11454505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,465 milesRichlands, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING MY FAMILY FROM TEXAS TO NORTH CAROLINA WHEN I RAN INTO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC LONG THE WAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING, THERE WAS A LOUND GRIDDING NOISE AS IF THE ENGINE ABOUT TO FALLOUT AND MY BRAKE DIDNOT HOLD IMMEDIATELY WHEN APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint #11412807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesShirley, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE EMC RELAY IS BAD. I HAVE A LETTER SAYING IT WAS A RECALL.. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. IF YOU WAITED A LITTLE WHILE IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT IT SEEMED THAT WHEN IT GOT HOT IT WOULD SHUT DOWN AGAIN. IT COST ME 102.00 FOR TOW TRUCK AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME 160.00 AN HOUR TO CHECK WHAT IT IS. THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALL BUT I HAVE LETTER IN FRONT OF ME.
NHTSA complaint #11377749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midfield, AL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TAKATA RECALL PAINT IS FADING IN DIFFERENT PLACES CLEAR COAT HAS FADED AWAY THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PASS COUPLE OF YEARS
NHTSA complaint #11242115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15 milesUpper Marlboro, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. ROTORS ARE FINE. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS HIGH. YET, WHEN I APPLY MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THERE IS ALSO A BAD SOUND ON THE FRONT WHEELS THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL (THERE IS A VIBRATION). ONCE I PULL OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A MINUTE OR SO, I AM ABLE TO CONTINUE. HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHT COMES BACK ON MOMENTS LATER. THIS IS GETTING VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MAY TRIGGER ME TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS. HOWEVER, IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORST. THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ALSO COMES AND STAYS ON. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #11240718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15 milesUpper Marlboro, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. ROTORS ARE FINE. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS HIGH. YET, WHEN I APPLY MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THERE IS ALSO A BAD SOUND ON THE FRONT WHEELS THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL (THERE IS A VIBRATION). ONCE I PULL OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A MINUTE OR SO, I AM ABLE TO CONTINUE. HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHT COMES BACK ON MOMENTS LATER. THIS IS GETTING VERY DANGEROUS AS IT MAY TRIGGER ME TO REAR END THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS. HOWEVER, IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORST. THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ALSO COMES AND STAYS ON. PLEASE HELP.
NHTSA complaint #11240718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesELK Grove, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI QX56. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE AND OTHER GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYED INACCURATE INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (INFINITI OF ELK GROVE, 8586 LAGUNA GROVE DR, ELK GROVE, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
NHTSA complaint #11123515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,000 milesAurora, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING IN A DRY PARKING LOT AND APPLYING MY BRAKES, MY ABS BRAKES KICKED ON FOR NO REASON AND THE CAR WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND STOP. THE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AND I HEARD ALOT OF GRINDING. THIS WAS VERY SCARY AS BOTH TIMES I HAD MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THE ONLY WAY TO RESET ABS WAS TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. I AM SO AFRAID THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE AND AM THINKING ABOUT SELLING IT BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11104919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,000 milesUpper Marlboro, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
I GET A BRAKE LIGHT AND A SLIP LIGHT SOMETIMES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. MAKES AN AWFUL NOISE AND SOMETIMES THE BRAKES FAIL TO OPERATE. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO RESET SOMETHING AND THEN ITS FINE FOR A FEW DAYS AND COMES BACK. IT IS VERY SCARY. OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME THING. SAYING THEY THINK THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE. I HAVE ALSO HEARD OF PEOPLE CRASHING THEIR SUV BECAUSE OF THIS. THIS HAPPENS JUST WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. I SEE THIS A LOT IN THE FORUMS AND WONDER WHY THEY HAVEN'T RECALLED THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST 5 YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11040359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maple Grove, MN
POWER TRAIN
RADIATOR CRACKED. INTERIM WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. $5,000 TRANSMISSION REBUILD.
NHTSA complaint #11020599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 255,700 milesCharlotte, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW/HIGH SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL JUST TURN ON UNEXPECTEDLY. ALSO, THE ABS BRAKES SEEM TO FAIL WHERE YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO TEMPORARILY FIX THIS IS TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT TO GO AWAY. AGAIN, THIS WILL OCCUR AT LEAST 1-2 TIMES A DAY AND/OR 28 TIMES IN A MONTH WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO PUT A DRIVER IN ON THE HIGHWAY OR OTHER ROADWAYS.
NHTSA complaint #11020305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5 milesEL Paso, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION THE RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL TURN ON AND WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR SLOWS DOWN BUT MAKES A LOUD THUMPING NOISE, AND YOU CAN FEEL LIKE A SPRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING, IF YOU TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, IT RESETS FOR A WHILE BUT NOW IT IS HAPPENING CONSTANTLY. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE NEW.
NHTSA complaint #11016363 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12 milesWhittier, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
AS I WAS TRAVELING ON A CITY STREET, THE BRAKES ON MY 2004 INFINITI QX56 STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH BOARD WENT ON MAKING IT HARD TO COME TO A STOP. I DON'T KNOW WHATS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE SAME REASON (BRAKES) BUT I DON'T HAVE THE NUMBER
NHTSA complaint #10981387 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,313 milesPala, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
THE FIRST TIME I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE PARKED. I TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND TRIED TO RELEASES THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THE LIGHT WOULDN'T DISENGAGE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE BUT THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. THEN THE VEHICLE MADE A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. I THEN TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I THEN CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY SAID "NO". THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I NOTICE THE BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON, SO I SLOW APPLIED PRESSED TO THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AND BEGAN TO SHAKE FURIOUSLY AS IF IT WAS SKIDDING ON THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, THEIR WASN'T ANYONE ON THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AND I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TRIED PRESSING THE PARKING BRAKES TO RELEASE THE LIGHT BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK SO I TRIED SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND THE LIGHT WAS GONE. I SLOWLY BEGAN TO DRIVE AND TEST THE BRAKES AND THEY WORK AGAIN. I HAVE GONE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME AGAIN THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE ISSUE AT HAND. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT COULD BE THE BRAKE BOOSTER BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE WITH IT SO THEY DIDN'T REPLACE IT.
NHTSA complaint #10924534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesST Augustine, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES PULSATED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.
NHTSA complaint #10916600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesWallkill, NY
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IPDM BOX FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURERS RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #10893911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesWallkill, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INFINITI QX56. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IPDM BOX FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURERS RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #10893911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesMinneapolis, MN
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING THE EMERGERCNY BRAKE DASH LIGHT WILL BECOME LIT AND ALL BRAKING ACTIONS HAVE DRASTICALLY REDUCED POWER. A AN AUDIBLE GRINDING NOISE IS OBSERVED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDDLE HAS LITTLE TO NO RESISTANCE. A RESTART OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THE ISSUE HAS REOCCURED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS INCREASING IN FREQUENCY.
NHTSA complaint #10884713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 183,000 milesCaldwell, ID
AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT AND DASH LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10884114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 183,000 milesCaldwell, ID
SERVICE BRAKES
PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT AND DASH LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #10884114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 183,000 milesSAN Ramon, CA
ENGINE
EMERGENCY BRAKE: E-BRAKE APPEARS TO ENGAGE ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR COMES ON. THERE'S ALSO A GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED. GRINDING SOUNDS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THIS ISSUE COMES UP. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS: WAS NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER UPON A SERVICE INSPECTION THAT THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. IS THIS A NORMAL THING? AND SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL ITEM AS IT COULD THROW OFF ANY SMOG CHECK TESTING. IN ADDITION HOW ABOUT THE EXHAUST IN THE CABIN ISSUE? MAYBE THEY USED TOO THIN OF A METAL FOR THE MANIFOLDS.
NHTSA complaint #10876675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 183,000 milesSAN Ramon, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
EMERGENCY BRAKE: E-BRAKE APPEARS TO ENGAGE ON ITS OWN AND THE BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR COMES ON. THERE'S ALSO A GRINDING SOUND WHEN BRAKE IS PRESSED. GRINDING SOUNDS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THIS ISSUE COMES UP. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS: WAS NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER UPON A SERVICE INSPECTION THAT THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. IS THIS A NORMAL THING? AND SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL ITEM AS IT COULD THROW OFF ANY SMOG CHECK TESTING. IN ADDITION HOW ABOUT THE EXHAUST IN THE CABIN ISSUE? MAYBE THEY USED TOO THIN OF A METAL FOR THE MANIFOLDS.
NHTSA complaint #10876675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesBellevue, WA
STEERING
ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY BECAME COMPLETELY LOOSE, MOVING UP AND DOWN (WHILE UNDERWAY, STOPPED, OR WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF). THE ENTIRE COLUMN FROM ALL THE WAY INTO THE DASH, THRU THE COLUMN TO THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES (UNCONTROLLABLY) UP AND DOWN CAUSING SERIOUSLY UNSAFE STEERING AND LOOSE OF CONTROL AND RISK OF A CRASH. BEARING AND SURROUNDING COMPONENTS WITHIN STEERING COLUMN LOOSE/SHEERING AND COMING APART. CONTACT ME FOR INFINITI/NISSAN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AT INFINITICLASSACTIONLAWSUIT AT GMAIL.
NHTSA complaint #10875156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesAsheville, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKING WAS AFFECTED WHILE DRIVING ON A TOWN STREET GOING ABOUT 25 MPH. ONCE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND CRANKED LIGHT WENT OFF AND BRAKES WERE FINE. HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT A FAULTY SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #10840071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.