Major Problems with 2004 Infiniti QX56 Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Infiniti QX56

2004 Infiniti QX56 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 2500 miles

2004 Infiniti QX56 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 94000 miles

2004 Infiniti QX56 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 100000 miles

Browse 2004 Infiniti QX56 complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Infiniti QX56 owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
complete brake system failure - this is the 3rd time same exact symptoms. brake light on dash comes on computer...
31
~ 93488 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while applying brakes the steering column shakes. after servicing the same problem continued to have the same problem after 3000
17
~ 61763 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop completely. however consumer was able to stop the vehicle because the...
14
~ 81534 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
the front brakes on my 2004 infiti qx56 began squeaking and shuddering in mid july 2004 at appoximately 5000 miles....
9
~ 3937 miles
AIR BAGS
problems with passenger side air bag.*mr since the vehicle was new the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light has illuminated...
8
~ 81779 miles
ENGINE
the exhaust manifolds are defective which creates noise and allows fumes to escape. infiniti admits they are defective but they...
5
~ 130600 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel gauge indicator. *tr...
4
~ 92500 miles
STEERING
i have a 2004 infiniti qx 56 with 88000 miles on it. on thursday 2/14/13 steering wheel turned to...
3
~ 114000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
vehicle was parked and consumer was outside of the vehicle when it started rolling backwards knocking the consumer to the...
3
~ 54167 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
several failures: 1. failure of the backup warning sensors. 2. failure of the seat memory system. 3. failure of the...
3
~ 6500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
my gas gauge is always not correct. i only rely on the time and how much i filled it. several...
2
~ 55000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
the vehicle died when at a stop light and rolled back hitting the car behind us. i looked on your...
2
~ 65008 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti qx56. the contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle stalled and...
2
~ 126250 miles
SEAT BELTS
the airbag warning light comes on. dealer states that it has to do with the seat belt pretensioner wiring. owners...
2
~ 99332 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2004 infiniti qx56. while exiting the highway at 50 mph the vehicle shut off as if...
2
~ 72972 miles
VISIBILITY
severe brake judder for 3 months brakes have now completely failed unable to drive car (2) driver seat memory has
2
~ 63250 miles
SUSPENSION
while applying brakes the steering column shakes. after servicing the same problem continued to have the same problem after 3000
2
~ 60000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brakes had to be repaired at 6 000 miles then again at 14 000 miles and now again at...
2
~ 5973 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
faulty brakes. *ak...
2
~ 2086 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
2004 infiniti qx56 developed the following problems: braking defect and the driver's window would not roll up.***no answer required*** *mr
2
~ 58216 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
while applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop completely. however consumer was able to stop the vehicle because the...
2
~ 3500 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
passenger's air bag turns off intermittently when consumer's spouse sits in the passenger seat. the spouse is 5'7' in height...
2
~ 4301 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
problems with passenger side air bag.*mr since the vehicle was new the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light has illuminated...
2
~ 55000 miles
POWER TRAIN
radiator cracked. interim with transmission fluid. $5 000 transmission rebuild....
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i replace my altanator and always had a problem with the rpm gauge? it dose not move or sometimes stays...
1
~ 120000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
we turned rear a/c on and it didn't work but front did. *tr...
1
~ 90000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity qx56. the contact was driving 50 mph when the front end of the...
1
~ 110000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity qx56. the contact was driving 50 mph when the front end of the...
1
~ 110000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity qx56. the contact was driving 50 mph when the front end of the...
1
~ 110000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2004 infinity qx56. the contact was driving 50 mph when the front end of the...
1
~ 110000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
major coolant issue. replaced 4 radiators 1 water pump. all upper and lower hoses. dealer has had suv in more...
1
~ 59000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving at approximately 45 mph under clear driving conditions and towing a travel trailer infiniti qx-56 had an extensive...
1
~ 17050 miles
SEATS
severe brake judder for 3 months brakes have now completely failed unable to drive car (2) driver seat memory has
1
~ 16500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
i have complained over the course of 4-6 months about the cruise control going out. it either goes out completely...
1
~ 5000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have complained over the course of 4-6 months about the cruise control going out. it either goes out completely...
1
~ 5000 miles
EQUIPMENT
i leased a new infiniti qx56. the brakes failed at 2500 miles and pads and rotors had to be replaced....
1
~ 7000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
i've had the same problems with the brakes shimmering of vehicle and also the sunroof. there needs to be a...
1
~ 3500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING
several failures: 1. failure of the backup warning sensors. 2. failure of the seat memory system. 3. failure of the...
1
~ 3000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
several failures: 1. failure of the backup warning sensors. 2. failure of the seat memory system. 3. failure of the...
1
~ 3000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
2004 infiniti experienced shuddering in the brakes. *bf the dvd player stopped working the drivers seat memory was inoperative. *jb...
1
STRUCTURE
problems with passenger side air bag.*mr since the vehicle was new the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light has illuminated...
1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
problems with passenger side air bag.*mr since the vehicle was new the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light has illuminated...
1

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