Poor braking with my qx56 sometimes I have to slam them just to get them to work. Constant vibration even with new rotors and pads. This is seriously a horrible safety issue.
2004 Infiniti QX56 brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti qx56. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when he depressed the brakes and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the rotors were severely warped. The dealer made five separate attempts to repair the failure but to no avail. The manufacture was informed of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle and offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 46,200 and the failure mileage was 10,200.
Major coolant issue. Replaced 4 radiators, 1 water pump. All upper and lower hoses. Dealer has had SUV in more than 9 times this year with same issue. While driving coolant smell is in vents. Up the hood and its splashed all over the manifold. Also ABS issue. Braking mech makes metal to metal sound and if u cut off car and turn back on.. It resumes as normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 infiniti q-x56. The vehicle was having a routine oil change when the dealer informed him that the front brake pads were defective. The brake pads were replaced at that time. While driving home from the dealer at unknown speeds, the brakes did not feel normal and took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer advised that the brakes were normal and would feel uncomfortable until they were broken in. The next day while driving at 55 MPH and applying the brakes, the brakes would not engage and the contact crashed into a guard rail. The contact suffered injuries to his right foot. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was transported to the hospital and one third of his foot was amputated due to the injury sustained in the crash. A police report was available. The manufacturer sent an investigator to further assess the failure in the vehicle but was ruled as inconclusive due to the extensive damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact to address the failure with his insurance company. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tla* the contact owns 2004 infinity quiz. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, when the brake pedal was applied it went down to the floor, made a loud noise and failed to operate. The ABS brake light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact shifted the gear from fourth gear to first gear to slow the vehicle down. The manufacturer took a report and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed, because there was not a recall or a technical service bulletin for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 99,008. Updated 10/22/10 *bf the consumer stated there is a failure in the sensor inside the brake booster. Updated 10/26/10
At approximately 8k miles the dealer replaced the rotors and calipers per their service bulletin which seemed to solve the problem. Since then, periodically while driving, the brake light will illuminate when brakes are applied and the ABS system activates and the brakes begin to groan, are spongy, have less than 10% braking power. This has happened to me 5 times over 90k miles. Although I did not make the connection at the time, I believe that it was the cause of a rear end collision that I was involved in 2008 when I attempted to brake the car on the freeway but felt that the car took much too long to come to a complete stop when I quickly slammed on the brakes.the vehicle continues these symptoms until the ignition is turned off. When restarted, the problem is resolved. It has mostly only occurred to me while driving away from a parking spot but yesterday it occurred while I was driving on the freeway at speed exceeding 50 MPH. I was only able to stop the vehicle by downshifting my automatic to 1st gear while attempting to activate the emergency brake. I was fortunate that I was on a level freeway and not going down a steep incline. After I was able to safely pull over, the ignition was turned off and the car was restarted with no brake problems. Today I took the car into the infiniti dealer and they said that it was a 'common problem' but not a recall and that they would try to reprogram the computer. Reprogramming did not work and they said I would need a new ABS booster pump at a cost to me of $925. I looked up the problem on consumer websites and found that the problem is fairly common with both the 2004 nissan titan and armada and the infiniti qx56. It seems to be a problem with the c1179 code. What I discovered is that any consumers still had the problem even after they reprogrammed the computer and replaced the ABS booster pump. A service bulletin repair exists for the 2004 nissan titan (the federal safety agency item number: 10020026). This is a serious safety concern.
I have had my vehicle in for repair a total of 6 times for the brakes. 6/05 and 9/05 for a shudder and squeak issue. 4/06, 8/06, 9/06 and 11/06 for a complete brake failure issue. The dealer does not seem to be able to fix the problem and it is a safety hazard to drive the vehicle. There is no warning when the brakes fail.
I purchased an infiniti qx56 in may 2004 had brakes problems after only 3,000 miles brought vehicle to dealer in august 2004 they replaced the rotors and calipers. Had the same problem again in december 2004 at 6,700 miles, dealer again replaced rotors. Again in may 2005 at 10,321 miles brought the vehicle back to the dealer they again replaced the rotors and break pads, I was told that there was a defect with these vehicles braking system but that they were going to update the rotors and that will correct this problem for good. In may 2005 brought the vehicle back for the installation of the updated rotors but now at 19,000 miles, I'm still having brake problems the steering wheel shakes when applying the brakes or when driving over rough pavement. Called dealer today to file complaint. I would like to know if the lemon law applies under these circumstances.
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.
2004 infiniti qx56 developed the following problems: braking defect, and the driver's window would not roll up.***no answer required*** *mr the steering wheel would shake vigorously when the brakes were applied. The rotors had warped for the third time.
Infiniti qx56 2004 model purchased new from roseville infiniti dealer(actual dealer name sacramento infiniti) november 1, 2004. By february 16,2005 applying brakes caused severe shaking of the steering wheel . Taken into service after 5,945 miles. Returned with brake pads replaced on front wheels and rotors surfaced. The shaking/vibration problem has begun again at 10,141 miles may 4, 2005. The vechile will be going into service asap.
The brakes had to be repaired at 6,000 miles then again at 14,000 miles and now again at 21,500. The pulsation was so bad that the wheel shook, and it was unsafe. It was an engineering flaw. Brakes were not designed for a vehicle of this weight.
While driving at various speeds steering wheel shook real hard while applying the brakes. Took vehicle to dealer for service, and dealer determined it was determined tha tit was warped brake rotors.
1. I purchased an infiniti qx56 SUV in febuary 2005. In mid march, at 2500 miles, the steering wheel began to shake violently when I tried to stop the car. Any time the brakes were applied the shaking would begin.. The entire car would shake every time we hit a bump. From the beginning, it would be very difficult to bring the car to a stop. 2. Fortunately we caught the problem before a complete brake failure, as we have 2 young children who are in the car daily. 3. We were told by infiniti that there is a brake defect in the design of the car. According the service technicians at the dealership, the brakes and rotors were not engineered properly and will be problematic every 3000 miles. For now, the dealership replaced the rotors and brakes.
Faulty brakes.
I leased a new infiniti qx56. The brakes failed at 2500 miles and pads and rotors had to be replaced. My car is being serviced again today for the same reason. The steering wheel shakes uncontrollable when the brakes and rotors wear. I have been driving for over 20 years and have never had brakes fail every 2500 miles!
Well, add me to the list (and I believe it's becomming a long one) of infiniti qx56 owners who are experiencing major front brake rotor issues (shuddering under braking). I've also had my navigation system drive and disc replace and the new one doesn't have anywhere near the street detail the original one did. I'm also having the false backup sensor warning tones happen as well.
2004 infiniti experienced shuddering in the brakes. *bf the dvd player stopped working, the drivers seat memory was inoperative.
I've had the same problems with the brakes,shimmering of vehicle, and also the sunroof. There needs to be a recall and a new design of the calipers, before someone is killed! The cust. Serv. At infiniti of irvine is the worst!
While applying brakes, the steering column shakes. After servicing, the same problem continued to have the same problem after 3000 miles.
The brakes do not to operate when they are applied at different speeds. Taken for repair for brakes and rotors for a total of 3 times, but the problem still occurs.
Infiniti qx56 has brake system design flaw. Front brakes need replacement on average every 4-6000 miles. Brake rotors are too small which causes rotor warpage. As a result, the steering wheel shutters back and forth when brakes are applied. There is no fix for this from nissan. This is brake design flaw also effects similar platforms such as the armada and the titan. There also is a design flaw in the front end which causes the steering wheel to shake violently when going over bumps at speeds in excess of 45 MPH. Hitting certain bumps in the road can cause the front end to go into resonance, thus shaking the steering wheel enough to loose control of vehicle.
Failure or brake rotors on brand new infinity qx56 @ 2000 miles. Found out on internet that this is a common nationwide problem with all new nissan armada's and infinity qx56's. Dealer wants to resurface defective rotors. I do not think the veh. Is safe to drive.
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.
The front brakes on my 2004 infiti qx56 began squeaking and shuddering in mid july 2004 at appoximately 5000 miles. The brake repair parts were not available until september 24, 2004. At this writing 09/29/04, the vehicle remains at the dealer awaiting a replacement front passenger seat adjustment assembly that took two months to arrive. It turns out the wrong part was ordered requiring a reorder of the part. My vehicle has been promised to me by 09/30/04!
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