2005 Infiniti QX56 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX56 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Infiniti QX56. That ranks 2nd out of 10 QX56 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (22 complaints, 28%), typically at around 107,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 22 | 28% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 15% | 144,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 14% | 89,979 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% | 109,808 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 81,907 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 3% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 135,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 55 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Infiniti QX56 recalls (3)
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.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: 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.
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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
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)
The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the residence where it was discovered that no fuel was present although the fuel gauge indicated that there was a quarter tank…
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…
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…
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…
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 | 80 | 3 |
| 2004 QX56 | 106 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.