IllustrationI HAVE INFINITI QX56 2005, BRAKE DOESN'T WORK WHILE DRIVING, SAME ISSUE MORE THAN 10 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED NEW CAR, INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS TRYING TO CONCEAL THIS ISSUE. *TR
2005 Infiniti QX56
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Infiniti QX56 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 55.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
525–50K
1250–75K
1475–100K
15100–150K
16150K+
71 reports with mileage · 9 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports
Service Brakes, Electric complaints
2 reportsI HAVE INFINITI QX56 2005, I HAD BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLAINT COUPLE OF TIMES(BACK 2006~2007)SINCE, DEALER TAKE CARE MY CAR_ I DIDN'T HAVE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUE UNTIL THIS MONTH, BUT, APRIL ON THIS MONTH I HAVE 3 TIME EXPERIENCE MY BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING I ALMOST KILL MY 2 KIDS AND WIFE._JUST REMIND ME BACK IN 2006_ I HAD SAME PROBLEM. A…
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I HAVE INFINITI QX56 2005, I HAD BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLAINT COUPLE OF TIMES(BACK 2006~2007)SINCE, DEALER TAKE CARE MY CAR_ I DIDN'T HAVE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUE UNTIL THIS MONTH, BUT, APRIL ON THIS MONTH I HAVE 3 TIME EXPERIENCE MY BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING I ALMOST KILL MY 2 KIDS AND WIFE._JUST REMIND ME BACK IN 2006_ I HAD SAME PROBLEM. ALL I CAN DO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART_THEN IT GO BACK TO NORMAL. SO, TODAY I DROP MY CAR AT THE INFINITI TUSTIN DEALER TALK TO MELISSA AT SERVICE DEPT. SHE SAW SAME AS MY PROBLEM BEFORE I WAS SURPRISED SHE SAID TO ME WHY NOT COMPANY RECALL THIS ISSUE? NOW, DEALER ASK ME TO PAY $1,000.00 FOR CHANGE BRAKE BOOSTER ON MY CAR. WHICH IS THEY READY KNOW PROBLEMS. I WANT TO INFINITI NEED TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO PUBLIC ALSO, FULLY FIX MY CAR AND IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED WARRANTY SAME PROBLEM IN FUTURE. *TR
Official recalls
310V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Oct 28, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
10V074000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
Mar 3, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
08V284000 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
Jun 27, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.