KnownCarProblems2005 Infiniti QX56 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Infiniti QX56, most often about the brakes (40% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about QX56 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 Infiniti QX56 problems
Brakes
32 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While driving ,I pressed on the brakes and the pedal dropped down and started making a weird noise kind of like loose metal parts and the truck wouldn't stop. The ABS light turned on. It felt like the brakes locked up . I managed to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off. I turned it back on and it seemed…
The brakes make a grinding noise and the car sounds as if the brakes are going out. I also have had the vdc light and brake light on as well during all this. And when it happens it keeps happening till you turn the car off and on and then it goes away. But has happened at least 15 to 20 times and seems to be happening…
Fuel system
25 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel. The fuel gauge however, stated that there was 20 miles remaining before empty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I have a 2005 infinity QX56 and recently the vehicle has stalled out while on the freeway because of the running out of gas when the fuel gauge is showing over a 1/4 tank still remaining. Contacted infinity and informed them of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v074000 which says "the instrument panel fuel gauge may…
Electrical
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles.
My airbag light stays on constantly. There is a knocking sound that occurs as well when I'm driving. I'm concerned if I'm involved in a collision my airbags will not deploy. I contacted Infiniti and was told they need to reset it and will cost $800.00 and my extended warranty did not cover it and was not part of the…
While driving on the freeway I noticed that the tachometer continued rising instead of going up and down with the speed. By the time I got home the gauge was facing straight down, stuck in that position. I turned the car off and on to see if it would change the gauge, but nothing happened. Next I put the can in park…
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While driving on the freeway I noticed that the tachometer continued rising instead of going up and down with the speed. By the time I got home the gauge was facing straight down, stuck in that position. I turned the car off and on to see if it would change the gauge, but nothing happened. Next I put the can in park…
My wife drove the vehicle to and from work with no visible problem and parked it in the drive. The next day I was able to back out of the driveway but when I put the vehicle in drive I noticed that the ats light is on and it is struggling to move forward. The manual says to take the vehicle to a dealer if the ats…
Engine
5 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti QX56. While traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where it was restarted. The contact also indicated that upon restarting the vehicle, it would not go over a speed of 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer…
While driving in residential/business area my vehicle completely lost power and turned off. I drifted to the side of the road without power steering. Tried to start vehicle again. Vehicle would start but would immediately die-would not idle. After resting approx 5 minutes I was able to start again and continue home.…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
I was driving in the city then suddenly the airbag passenger side turn on with flashing inter mitt then I take it to the dealer and they rest it ,after one week the air bag get on again , I am now scare to drive the SUV because I have a 3 children s and I need to help me with this problem for the safety of my…
Repeated attempts to fix airbag after several hundred dollars of owner expenses have not resolved the problem. Latest estimate is another 1200 to fix a harness that was previously undiagnosed.
Lights
5 complaints · 6%Left headlamp has condensation collecting and high beam was not functioning. Bought a replacement bulb and found this not to be the problem. "box" located in the headlamp that is square and hard plastic has water inside this. Part was looked up and found to be >$300 to replace. Is there a recall on this particular…
While driving in residential/business area my vehicle completely lost power and turned off. I drifted to the side of the road without power steering. Tried to start vehicle again. Vehicle would start but would immediately die-would not idle. After resting approx 5 minutes I was able to start again and continue home.…
Steering
4 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2005 Infiniti QX56. The contact took the vehicle in for inspection and was informed that there was a leak in the steering and brake fluid hoses at 61,000 miles. At 75,000 miles, the air conditioner made a loud noise. When the air conditioner is kept activated, it does not cool properly as it did in…
The vehicle will lose power to the brakes while driving intermittently. When problem occurs you will lose power steering and pressure to braking system. Also the driver hid headlamp gets moisture in it whenever it rains. I have had to replace the hid bulb about 6 times in the past year. Also there seems to be an…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Infiniti QX56 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel gauge system
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: air conditioner
Risk: This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Infiniti QX56
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (32 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); fuel system (25 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Infiniti QX56 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 28, 2010 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Infiniti QX56?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about QX56 model year since 2000, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.