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2005 Infiniti QX56Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2005 Infiniti QX56, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2005 Infiniti QX56
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the QX56 median · #2 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints804 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage108kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Infiniti QX56 has problems

80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes220
Fuel/propulsion system120
Fuel system, gasoline110
Service brakes, hydraulic90
Electrical system70
Air bags50
Exterior lighting50
Power train50
Steering40
10 other systems181

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 Infiniti QX56 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Storage: fuel gauge system

Recall 10V-074 · Mar 3, 2010 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 08V-284 · Jun 27, 2008 · 180,664 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other QX56 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX56 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2005 Infiniti QX56 safety ratings

2005 Infiniti QX56 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What QX56 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I started to break saw a major traffic jam. And my steering started shaking and my breaks did not Stop like they're supposed to.almost was i huge crash w I th my [XXX] and [XXX] old INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Complaint 11625120 · Nov 14, 2024
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…
Complaint 11386367 · Jan 4, 2021 · 155,000 miles
DRIVING 30 MPH IN MANHATTAN NEW YORK CAME TO A RED LIGHT PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL FELT NO BRAKES PUMPED BRAKES FELT LIKE THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO BRAKING ABS LIGHT CAME ON SO DID BRAKE LIGHT RAN THROUGH THE RED THANK GOD NO CARS WHERE I FRONT OF ME,EVENTUALLY STOPPED PULLED ASIDE THEN TURNED VEHICLE OFF…
Complaint 11349108 · Aug 13, 2020 · 5 miles

Own a 2005 QX56?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.