Infiniti QX56 headlights problems

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 155,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 270,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Nov 5, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · MA

Constant moisture build up causing headlight burnout a dangerous situation didn't know until police pulled me over. Five times this incident has happened. Very expensive fix and extremely expensive replacement. Unfair to consumer auto shops says the company knows about it. A safety recall is needed.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Lights · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 infiniti qx56. The contact stated that moisture entered the headlights, causing them to fail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Lights · IL

Headlamp assembly is cracked and condensation builds up, shorting out the igniter. Apparently my mechanic says that nissan and infiniti know of the problem 8 models for 6 years (or 6 models for 8 years) and have not issued a recall. But the price for the headlamp assemblies and ignitors are outrageous. The problem is so prevalent, there is a youtube video showing how to dry out the headlamp assembly and caulk it to reuse! This many problems and no recall seems very dangerous. It cost me $1000 to replace an ignitor. It would have cost $4,000 to replace two headlamp assemblies. Who has $4,000 to replace a couple of headlamps????? And how is this safe. It is illegal to drive with one headlight. The manufacturer should make sure this equipment is working properly!!!!!

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 161,996 miles · IA

I was driving on interstate 435 w. In kansas city kansas. It was about 4:15 am traveling at 70-72 MPH my visibility was ok but I thought that if I use my highbeam it would be better. As soon as I clicked high beam on my car instantly turned off. My headlights my interior lights and my radio powered off. As a panic reaction since I had zero visibility and it was dark outside my foot the brakes. As I remember my sibal had already tightened up before hitting the brakes but before I could realize it my car part powered back on by itself without me doing anything I look at my speedometer and I was going about 67-69. When my car powered on it seems as if it rezoned as if nothing had happened now I believe if I was in kansas city kansas rush-hour I would have caused a severe accident . Even though it was maybe for a second or two that my car had powered off it was more that my car came to a complete stop and I believe with everything that was electrical they have power it off I don't believe that my brake lights would have worked as well. If that were the case I would've never have gave the driver behind me any kind of warning for them to be able to slow down. Luckily it was 4 am in the morning with no traffic that I didn't cause any kind of accident because it would have been unknown how badly it would've cost if they were traffic. I'm not sure what caused this but I know as soon as I had exited off the the interstate I turn the car off turn it back on seem just fine when I went to go turn on the lights my car again powered off. I waited about 15 minutes before I started the car again and it started up just fine waiting for it to warm up turn my lights on again and it did nothing this time and I was able to resume home.

Filed Mar 16, 2017 · Lights · 176,000 miles · PA

I currently own a 2006 infiniti qx56 that I am currently experiencing safety issues with that I will articulate in the message below. The 2006 infiniti qx56 contains serious design and/or manufacturing defects with their headlights that causes them to be highly prone to condensation or moisture. As a result of these defective parts, including defects in the headlamp housing, water and moisture are able to enter the headlight assembly and damage the electrical lighting components. This can lead to serious safety hazards such as loss of illumination from one or both headlamps at unpredictable times, exposing drivers and those who they share the road with a significant and unreasonable danger, including traffic accidents that can result in injury or death. Vision is impaired due to the moisture substantially clouding the illumination which is a safety issue. Safety issues are even more substantial when there is complete lighting failure due to the electrical components shorting out as a result of the water and moisture buildup. ***see attached for more details***

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Lights · MO

Condensation in headlights that cause failure to headlights

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Lights · 108,000 miles · TX

I purchased this vehicle december of 2014 and within a month I noticed condensation in both headlights. When I was driving my vehicle home one night with my 4 children the lights flickered and went out. I had to pull over and I flicked the lights on and off hoping they would turn on and they came back on and worked. Now either headlights work and to replace the assembly is $1600 each so right now I do not drive my vehicle at night. I talked to infinti and they stated there was a design flaw in the headlights and since then they have been redesigned. I have also done research online and there have been several complaints on the headlights of my vehicle. Now the other problem is when I'm driving on a bump or pothole my vehicle seems to veer off to the right and steering wheel seems to loosen up and if you are going fast you could lose control of the vehicle. Luckily I don't drive fast but notice with any pothole it veers right and I have also researched this problem and it is also a common complaint.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Lights · NY

I bought my vehicle used, a few weeks after purchase I noticed condensation inside the headlight assembly on the passenger side. I've received no help in solving this problem from the dealer or infiniti the company themselves now both driver and passenger have condensation in them in.the situation is so bad that it blows the lamps so that night driving is hazardous let alone dangerous . I cannot have my children in the car due to this. I've been told by dealers this is a defect with the vehicle and infiniti will not listen or help with this problem, I found many others with this same situation I'm asking for your help with this not just for my family but the countless others who are in danger of a very serious problem with this vehicle low visibility with the assembly and lamps blowing out from the condensation I cannot drive my vehicle at night now. Please help me.