2004 Infiniti QX56 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX56 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Infiniti QX56. That is the most of any QX56 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (33 complaints, 31%), typically at around 102,201 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 106owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Infiniti QX56 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 33 | 31% | 102,201 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 30% | 11,169 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 15% | 98,381 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 53,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 4% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 126,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 99,332 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Infiniti QX56 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Takata recall paint is fading in different places clear coat has faded away this has happened over the pass couple of years
Other Infiniti QX56 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 QX56 | 32 | 3 |
| 2012 QX56 | 57 | 3 |
| 2011 QX56 | 78 | 2 |
| 2010 QX56 | 25 | 2 |
| 2009 QX56 | 7 | 2 |
| 2008 QX56 | 53 | 3 |
| 2007 QX56 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 QX56 | 79 | 3 |
| 2005 QX56 | 80 | 3 |
| 2004 | 106 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti QX56?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Infiniti QX56?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Infiniti QX56 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX56 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.