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 seems to be an electrical issue with the onboard computer that causes the tachometer to not work or read correctly.
2005 Infiniti QX56: sudden loss of power
5 of the 80 complaints about the 2005 Infiniti QX56 describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20132
- 20122
- 20114
- 20081
- 20063
- 20055
- 20042
What owners say
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 and continue home. This has happened 3 times in the past 2 months. I am terrified to drive this vehicle again. I also cannot keep the drivers side headlight working. Bulbs constantly blow out at over 300.00 dollars each.
I am having brake issues with my 2005 infiniti qx56. The brake light keeps coming on and it makes a grinding noise. It is also very hard to get it to come to a stop. Just yesterday, I almost could not get the vehicle to stop at a red light. I am also having an issue with the fuel gauge. I have run out of fuel 3 times and each time the the gauge is showing between 1/2 and 1/4 full. Back in september of 2017 we were on a major highway. All of a sudden we lost power and we were going 70 miles an hour. We were in the passing lane and we lucky to get over to the side of the road. We were almost in a severe accident. I have researched both issues online. I know that there have been recalls on these issues. When I called infiniti about this, I was told that there was in fact recalls but my vehicle was not on the recall list. Obviously, if I am having issues with both of the things and there have been recalls on both of them, my vehicle should be on this recall list. I something needs to be done about this before people are severely injured or worse.
My 2005 qx56 losing power while I'm driving, feels like it wants to shut off, and my check engine is off
I was driving on a very busy street going about 45mph and without warning my car lost power. I tried to accelerate but it did not work and then I tried braking and then I knew I was in trouble. The car did not respond at all, so I pulled off to a side street where the car actually rolled to a stop. I could barley turn the steering wheel. I had to have the car towed to a nissan dealership. I find out today after a little research there was a recall # 10v074000 on this year and model but it's VIN # specific. Meaning that my VIN was not included. So now I'm stuck with a bill for 969 bucks for this exact recall! Nissan wont be getting my business anymore, my life and safety is way to precious !!!!!! No recourse what so ever! Ugh.
Service bulletins that may apply
- DTC P0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring
- Infiniti; DTC P0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring
- VK56 CONNECTING ROD CAP BOLT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION A change has been made to the...
- Infiniti; DTC P0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring
- OBD II evap
- OBD II evap
- Engine oil leak at right side block ball plug
- Infiniti; DTC P0456 caused by evap leak at vent control valve o-ring
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2005 Infiniti QX56 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
5 of 80 owner complaints about the 2005 Infiniti QX56 (6%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 Infiniti QX56?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 Infiniti QX56
Fuel gauge 18Grinding brakes 16Stalling 14Check engine light 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Headlights 5
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