2005 Infiniti QX56: brake failure

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Brakes · 5 miles · NJ

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 and then on the brakes worked fine took it to straight to mechanic because I didn't feel safe driving the truck . He said everything looked fine your brake pads rotors fluid levels and tires are in good condition he connects his scan tool and said he didn't find any codes .I told him to keep the car drive it until he could figure out the problem 1 week after he calls me and said he was driving about 25 MPH in brooklyn new york and the brake light ABS light came on then he had no brakes told me 'it felt as if he was driving on ice 'he then scanned the car when he got back to the shop and said it had a code dtc c1179 advised me to take it to infiniti to get it diagnosed because it's a serious and potentially deadly problem. Called infiniti north america hotline and was told there were no recalls for this serious problems they told me take it to the dealership to have them service the car so now I have to drive a car with brake maybe working or maybe not working to have the dealership potentially overcharge me to fix a manufacturers defect that they know about I'm happy that I was in brooklyn driving only 25 -30 per without my children in the car.I live in jersey and normally on the highway driving (50-65 depending on posted speed limits if this brake problem happened omg . I read up on the code and found numerous vehicles compliants about this dangerous brake problem. C1179 delta stroke sensor nissan titan. Nissan armada and infiniti qx56 2004 - aprox 2010 they need to issue a recall to make these vehicles safe to drive

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · GA

I have a 2005 qx56. This loss of brake happens to me many time, brake light will come on while driving and if you push the brake you will hear a loud grinding noise, and pedal goes to the floor. Turn off engine and start it again it will be good again, its intermittent, you don't know when will it happen, so I always look on my dash for the brake light while driving so I know that its doing it again. I was told it was the brake booster. Very unsafe! There needs to be a recall.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · TX

Brake problem usually occurs when driving at different speeds, even when backing-up. Steering wheel began to vibrate when pressure is applied to the brake pedal, brake dash lights comes on and the brake pedal pulsates and goes all the way down, you can hear sound from the front brakes, rubbing and grinding like it needs new brake pads the vehicle feels like it has no brakes and is hard to stop. This occurred on many occasions, we only use this sub on the weekends is our family car and sometimes it happens every weekend, the problem can be fix temporarily by stoping the vehicle put it on park turn-off the engine remove the key, turned back-on and it resets the brake system. But this problem has created to many incidents were accidents were barely avoid, we are afraid to drive the vehicle because is very scary when it happens and it may lead to an accident with the hole family. We just want infiniti/nissan to make this an immediate recall to prevent further tragedy do to the danger of this malfunction and complaints that I am sure people are posting every day to the infiniti dealers and to the federal safety agency. Thank you for you concern.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that the brakes failed shortly after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer repaired the brakes but the failure occurred again two years later. The ABS light illuminated and the contact turned the vehicle off and back on. The dealer stated that the main computer system that signaled the brakes was the cause of the failure; they also stated that they could not repair the vehicle because it was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 87,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Brakes · 55 miles · FL

Brake problems occurring every 50-60 miles while driving. Horrible grinding noise on the brakes is first heard and then there is loss of brake capacity. As this happens, the red brake light illuminates on the dash panel. The only way to regain control of the brakes is to steer the car to the side of the road, turn the car off and then on. Once the car restarts, only then can the breaks fully work. This has nearly caused me three accidents on the highway.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · PA

Dt: at approximately 2,000 miles there was an uncontrollable shaking when applying brake pressure. This problem got worse. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who noted the need for new rotors. The rotors were replaced at 2,000 miles. About two months later, the problem returned and again took vehicle to the dealer. The dealer said there was a design flaw with the braking system, but the vehicle would be safe to drive. The consumer was driving at a low speed and when applying brake pressure there was a horrible sound as if they were grinding. The red brake light illuminated on the dash panel. When this occurred, 75% of braking capacity was lost. The consumer pulled over, and called husband, leaving the vehicle behind for roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for corrections. The dealer felt the braking system was not heavy duty enough for this model. The dealer did some additional work to the brakes. A month later, the problem resurfaced. The vehicle was due for maintenance, and it was taken to the dealer, who suspected the anti lock brakes. Malfunctioned. The dealer consulted infiniti to speak to an engineer about the problem and for advice. Some corrections were made. Later, the same situation occurred with the grinding noise and loss of brake capacity as well as the light . The dealer could not duplicate the problem.