Infiniti QX56 abs comes on

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 Jul 7, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · 143,000 miles · WA

When my car is in motion and I go over any bumps it pulls the back end of car my to the side and bounces around so much that I almost don't have control of my car.this will pull so much it take me to the side of the land im currently in I have to make sure I look out for bumps in the road and make sure I slow down below the speed limit so I can keep control of the car. This causes my ABS to turn on when going over bumps because the car think im not in control which also cause more issues. This also cause a risk as I have other traffic driving around me, I have children and I am in constant worry that im not going to be able to slow down to keep control especially on a hwy there is no slowing down to 20mph on a hwy. 2nd issue my dashboard light continuous flicker and then go out. Rpm/tack needle has quit working. I have had this repaired several time and still have the same issue.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · WA

I was driving at approximately 60 MPH on a freeway when traffic ahead came to a sudden stop. I pressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floor and I did not feel the car slow at all. The "brake" dash indicator light came on, and I continued pumping the brake pedal to try and slow the car. While I continued pressing the brakes, the car started slowing down rapidly on its own as if it was pressing the brakes on its own and I could hear a loud grinding sound. I released the brake pedal and crossed several lanes of traffic as the car was uncontrollably slowing to reach the shoulder. I called my husband to tell him what had happened and remained on the shoulder with the car running. My husband met me on the shoulder and drove the car home. He said that the grinding sound was the ABS on in a permanent state, and would activate during every braking unless the brakes were applied extremely lightly. The car was driven to our driveway and turned off. Several hours later my husband drove it again. The "brake" light was off, braking returned to normal, and ABS could be activated with hard braking as usual.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · 55,000 miles · FL · crash · 4 injuries

While driving straight on interstate I-95 during rush hour at approximately 30 miles/hour, I pressed on the brakes and the pedal dropped down and started making a weird noise (like grinding sound) and the car wouldn't stop. The ABS light turned on, check engine light turned on, the pedal lost pressure and the brakes locked up. I ended up in a crash, rear-ending the vehicle in front of me. The car has now been repaired from damages from crash but mechanic found no problem with brake system. Abs sensors, calipers, disks and pads where changed as precaution but problem reappears from time to time and seems to reset when vehicle is turned off and on again (brake petal raised back up, grinding sound disappears and the check engine light and ABS light shut off). I visited two infinity dealers and both of them mentioned that it was a recurring problem with this model car and the problem was an issue with the master cylinder's design.

Filed Aug 18, 2019 · Brakes · 167,000 miles · MS

The brakes on my vehicle has a strange reaction when I brake at times and is hesitant to stop. It doesn't happen often but it's scary. Usually after I stop the vehicle, cut it off & crank it again the problem goes away only to do it again on a later date. After going online I find that many others have experienced the same problem with infiniti qx56 & nissan armada's. I'm sure whether or not it's a ABS sensor malfunction or what but thankfully it haven't happened while being in heavy traffic because I fear I'll rear end another motorist.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Brakes · 144,500 miles · CO

Traveling at highway speeds the emergency brake light illuminated. I started to get to the right hand side of the highway and slow down. When I would depress the brakes there was an inconsistent clunking noise, it was difficult to brake, ABS system didn't seem to be working. When the brakes were not engaged the vehicle seems to be driving fine. I was able to slow to a stop in a parking lot where I put the vehicle in park and physically engaged the emergency brake. I then disengaged the emergency brake and then turned the vehicle off. I got out and checked all of the brakes for visible debris and didn't see anything. I returned to the vehicle and started it. The emergency brake light was no longer illuminated and the vehicle seemed to be back to normal.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 132,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 infinti qx56. While driving various speeds, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated and stalled. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle was able to operate. The vehicle was taken to priority infiniti of greenbrier (1812 greenbrier pkwy, chesapeake, va 23320) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Brakes · 99,400 miles · PA

While driving the SUV on the highway I went to brake and it acted as if the ABS bra king system engaged. The brake light came on the dash. I pulled off the highway and turned the car off. When I started the car again the brake light went out and the brakes acted as normal after that.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · Brakes · 74,000 miles · IL

On two separate occasions while the car was moving in a dry parking lot and applying my brakes, my ABS brakes kicked on for no reason and the car was difficult to control and stop. The light came on as well and I heard alot of grinding. This was very scary as both times I had my children in the car. The only way to reset ABS was to turn off vehicle. I am so afraid that this will happen again and I may not be able to stop. I am now afraid to drive and am thinking about selling it because I feel it is not safe to drive.

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Brakes · 92,000 miles · CA

While driving ,I pressed on the brakes and the pedal dropped down and started making a weird noise kind of like loose metal parts and the truck wouldn't stop. The ABS light turned on. It felt like the brakes locked up . I managed to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off. I turned it back on and it seemed to reset the system. Brake petal raised back up and the check engine light shut off.