MYRModel Year Report

2004 Infiniti QX56

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Infiniti QX56
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:14.604Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti QX56 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 106 complaints 2004 2005: 80 complaints 2006: 79 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2008: 52 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 76 complaints 2012: 57 complaints 2012 2013: 32 complaints 2013
2004: 106 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004106
200580
200679
200721
200852
20097
201025
201176
201257
201332

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 33 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20240705

THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. ROTORS ARE FINE. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS HIGH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190730

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, 20180630

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20150904

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, 20180830

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041227

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 106
R 20100712 — suspension

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN

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.

Campaign 10E019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101206 — engine and engine cooling

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) ASSEM

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.

Campaign 10V517000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Infiniti QX56 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2008 ● 2012

WORST YEARS

● 2005 ● 2006 ● 2011

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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 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Infiniti QX56 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.