2005 Infiniti QX56: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · OK

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 of fuel in the tank. After adding fuel, the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle operated as designed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2019 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · GA

Fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank but it is empty. This caused the vehicle to stall on the highway. Very dangerous situation could have occurred. Was able to find safety beside the highway but thankful it did not happen in the middle of a busy highway.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted after being refueled; however, the fuel gauge displayed that there were three quarts of fuel inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other). The failure mileage was 158,000. ..updated 03/29/17 *bf updated 05/05/2017

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Engine · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. While traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where it was restarted. The contact also indicated that upon restarting the vehicle, it would not go over a speed of 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

This letter is in reference to a previous complaint filed with infiniti consumer affairs on december 3, 2009, regarding my vehicle shutting completely down, stalled out, not moving in the drive or reverse position at a busy intersection on a rainy stormy evening. This occurrence could have caused a serious accident or worse, a fatality. As a result of police assistance and having my vehicle towed directly to the dealership, to date there are no mechanical issues found by the dealer related to my vehicle shutting down at the intersection. My complaint contains additional serious vehicle issues regarding my headlights, instrument cluster/panel, and the fuse box under the hood. Both headlights on my vehicle suddenly stopped working at the same time. The bulbs were replaced and the headlight fuses were found to be functioning. The instrument panel/cluster light blinks constantly as I drive and the panel/cluster gauges are completely not functioning properly. Fuses have been checked under the vehicle?s hood and results indicate some of the 10 amp fuses are not functioning at all. I am concerned that there should have been a safety recall regarding my 2005 infiniti qx 56, which appears to jeopardize my safety. There are no legitimate answers or explanations as to why my vehicle?s headlights are not working, the cluster/panel has malfunctioned, or why some fuses underneath my vehicle?s hood are not functioning. As a result of my vehicle?s expired warranty and mechanical failures, I have consumed a great deal of out-of-pocket expenses, including a traffic citation regarding my headlights. I am limited and inconvenienced to driving my vehicle at night as a result of my inoperable headlights which can cause me great harm. I am requesting that my situation be given serious immediate attention and resolution. Updated 01/21/15

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infinity qx56. The contact stated that although the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was one-quarter full, the vehicle stalled without warning due to there not being any fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000(fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall consequence. The failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 195,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that although the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was one-quarter full, the vehicle stalled without warning due to there not being any fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 10v074000(fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same defect that was listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel and the check engine warning light illuminated. The fuel gauge however, stated that there was 98 miles remaining before empty. The contact mentioned the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. .....updated 12/08/15 *bf

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel. The fuel gauge however, stated that there was 20 miles remaining before empty. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 99,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed the vehicle had run out of gasoline fuel. The contact was unable to determine the fuel level because the fuel gauge functioned erratically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · MI

I have a 2005 infinity qx56 and recently the vehicle has stalled out while on the freeway because of the running out of gas when the fuel gauge is showing over a 1/4 tank still remaining. Contacted infinity and informed them of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v074000 which says "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" although my vehicle matches identically to the proper make model and year of the recall they state that my VIN is not included with the recall. I do believe this is a major safety issue since my wife was accelerating onto the freeway recently in front of a semi truck when the vehicle stalled out and the semi had to take evasive maneuvers into another lane of traffic which almost caused a serious crash on interstate-94.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 73,900 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. The contact was driving 40 MPH when all of the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel gauge was defective and providing an inaccurate fuel level reading. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 73,900 and the current mileage was 73,950.