MYRModel Year Report

2004 Infiniti QX56

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:47.603Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
106
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

62% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 106 complaints 2004 106 2005: 80 complaints 2006: 79 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints
2004: 106 complaints 2004 106 2005: 80 complaints 2005 2006: 79 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013
2004: 106 complaints 2004 106 2005: 80 complaints 2005 2006: 79 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 53 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013

2004: 106 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200853
20097
201026
201178
201257
201332

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

62% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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My wife was driving home from work, said brake is failing, makes loud grindy, rattling noise when brake is applied. Once the car is turn off and back on, everything is back to normal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-05

The vehicle's brake warning light keeps coming on. Rotors are fine. Brake fluid level is high.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-30

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-30

Electrical system

15% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE
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The vehicle died when at a stop light and rolled back hitting the car behind us. I looked on your website and apparently it was caused by a faulty engine control module (ECM) in the intelligent power distribution module (Ipdm).

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-04

Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control

While driving at approximately 45 MPH under clear driving conditions and towing a travel trailer, Infiniti QX-56 had an extensive electrical fire in front, interior console, which caused major/extensive damage to vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-11

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Infiniti QX56. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. In addition, the fuel gauge and other gauges on the instrument cluster displayed inaccurate information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-30

Air bags

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer's vehicle was in a head on collision while driving at approximately 45 MPH. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-27

Visibility

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

Engine

5% · 5 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004Complaint volume 106 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-12-06Engine and engine cooling10V517000 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)…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 66 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
  • Recall 10V517000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Infiniti QX56 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Infiniti QX56 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti QX56?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti QX56 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.