2005 Infiniti QX56 fuel system problems

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 Sep 14, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 182,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Fuel system · GA

I was told the vehicle can not have recall performed because it had an aftermarket fuel pump. My dad gave me the vehicle before he past so I'm not sure if some one else has worked on vehicle. The vehicle is causing gas problems that are unsafe. I was told by the dealer to buy a new one put it in then have them do a recall. Please help.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 144,600 miles · AL

I am having an issue with the fuel gauge on my 2005 infiniti qx56. The fuel gauge is not reading correctly. It stops reading correctly once it reaches about half a tank of gas. I was driving on the freeway at night and I ran out of gas. This was a very scary situation because I had my kids in the car with me and at the time I had no idea why the vehicle completely shut off because my meter was showing that I had half a tank of gas. I took the vehicle to a mechanic the next day and he was able to tell me after a few days of me taking it by the shop to get a reading, that their was a problem with the fuel gauge reading which meant that the tank would have to be dropped to fix the problem. I later read up of common issues with the vehicle and saw that this was a common issue and that there was a recall for the same issue. I contacted my local dealership and I was told that their was no recall for my vehicle. This is a very serious issue and it could have caused a serious accident. I would like for my vehicle to be added to the recall list so that this problem can be taken care of since there are several vehicles with the same make and model with the exact same issue.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed half a tank; however, the vehicle ran out of fuel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system,other). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in recall and nothing could be done. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

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 Oct 4, 2016 · Fuel system · GA

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.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 148,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle shut off due to low fuel. The contact mentioned that the low fuel warning light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was refueled and the vehicle functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Updated 6/22/15

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 infiniti qx56. While driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and all the interior lighting dimmed. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v074000 (fuel system, other). The failure mileage was 85,000.