general problems of the 2004 Infiniti QX56

11 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Infiniti QX56. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Infiniti QX56 based on all problems reported for the 2004 QX56.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Infiniti Qx56. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly shut off. In addition the fuel gauge and other gauges on the instrument cluster would display inaccurate information. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer Infiniti of elk grove(8586 laguna grove dr. Elk grove, CA. ) who diagnosed that the ecm unit was faulty and needed to be replaced but the part was no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2016

The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti Qx56. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ipdm box failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that there was a manufacturers recall related to the failure but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

I replace my altanator and always had a problem with the rpm gauge? it dose not move or sometimes stays at the 6/7 and as of recently the car looses power and almost crashed on the freeway also I bought this car in 2014.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2015

I have an 04 Qx56 as a daily driver. I was leaving walmart as I pulled out of the parking lot I pulled into the turn lane to allow a car to go by mashed my brake and it started jer king like something was trapped in my brakes. We pulled on down to a large parking lot got out notice the red brake light was on and under the hood something was clicking near the air intake thing. It did it the entire ride home as we were 30 mins from home we just drive slow. Got in it today for the 1st time was ok til about 45 mins into trip light came back on brakes started doing the same thing. I have rread many people complain of this issue. If it doesn't get recalled there will be a wreck in these vehicles! please make Nissan/Infiniti recalled this part! I have researched it and there was a lawsuit filed but it didn't make them admit there was an issue just made them pay for out of pocket expenses. I am a stay at home mom college student my husband just lost his job due to health reasons. I can't afford to pay for this issue!.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2014

The vehicle died when at a stop light and rolled back hitting the car behind us. I looked on your website and apparently it was caused by a faulty engine control module (ecm) in the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm). This appears to have been recalled on all 2004 to 2006 Infiniti Qx56 vehicles, however, I received no such notice and Infiniti says their is not recall associated with my VIN number. I believe my VIN number was left out in error and this should be recalled. This vehicle has also lost power a number of times while driving, but those incidents didn't result in an accident (luckily). Thank you.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2012

On July 1, 2012 I was driving on highway 156 in winston-salem n. C. When my air condition, turn signal, speedometer stop working and check engine light can on. We were on vacation driving through north carolina from georgia. It was Sunday and we decided to stay overnight to have the Qx56 infinity checked out the next day for safety reasons. The next mourning on our way to the infinity dealership, the 4 wheel drive can on and locked up the transmission and stopped moving. We were on highway 156 downtown winston-salem on Monday mourning in rush hour traffic stopped. I manage to easy it off the road and called aaa to tow me to the dealership. I have taken this vehicle to other dealerships in jonesboro GA. And then in huntsville al before my trip because of the service light coming on. My family and I was very lucky we were not killed. I feel this vehicle got some very serious safety problems that must be check out before anything major happen that may hurt or kill someone. This 2004 Qx56 infinity have been recalled many times for repairs since I purchase it in 2004. Because of pass experiences with this vehicle, I feel there may be more serious defects in this vehicle.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2010

My 2004 infinity q56 engine cuts off going down the road. Dealer is aware of a problem with several year models doing this same thing. All power is lost brakes , steering ect. Have had 4 computer boards replace and going back for another try oct. 25-2010. Infinity consumer affairs has been contacted but even though they are concerned they are not sure of a fix. What will it take to get help, a bad crash or two? if you type in problems with q56 cutting off while going down the road you will see that the internet has a group of people experiencing this same scary issue. Thank you for looking into this. I myself have had a few close calls trying to get the car off the road safely. First incident June 2007 last incident oct. 20 , 2010.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti Qx56. The contact stated that the air conditioner actuator motor was defective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and told the contact that there was only an investigation out for the defect also denied assisting the contact with the contact of repairs to the defect. The dealer was in the process of repairing the failure. The failure mileage was 68,300 and the current mileage was 68,698.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2005

Severe brake judder for 3 months, brakes have now completely failed , unable to drive car,(2) driver seat memory has failed,(3) rear window washer has failed, (4)driver seat coming apart, (5) windshield washer reservoir will not hold water.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2004

While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop completely. However, consumer was able to stop the vehicle because the abs system kicked in. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and computer system needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2004

Back up warning sensor/steering wheel entry function stays in up position/rattle in dash driver side/warped front brake rotors/sensor in passenger side window failure/replacement of cd player/navigation accept screen stays on until you click accept/.


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