2004 Infiniti QX56 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 61%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Infiniti QX56, 61% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,100 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was on the highway driving my family from texas to north carolina when I ran into rush hour traffic long the way. I applied the brake to slow the vehicle down, then suddenly the steering wheel started shaking, there was a lound gridding noise as if the engine about to fallout and my brake didnot hold immediately when applied.”
NHTSA complaint #11412807, filed 2021-04, 127,465 miles“As I was traveling on a city street, the brakes on my 2004 Infiniti QX56 started making a grinding noise and the brake light on dash board went on making it hard to come to a stop. I don't know whats causing this problem. I know there was a recall on this vehicle for the same reason (brakes) but I don't have the number”
NHTSA complaint #10981387, filed 2017-04, 12 miles“Stepped on brakes and pedal went all the way to floorboard with out stopping the SUV. Suv finally stopped on speed bump a few feet away. Looked in the internet, there are other people with same problem. There is also a couple suing nissan for this very problem. I think nissan should be held responsible. The problem I understand is in the brake power booster. It should have being recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10622167, filed 2014-08, 105,000 miles“Coming up to a stop light I press on the brake and it goes to the floor and the ABS kicks in for no reason. I almost went through the red light. All of the brake, slip, vdc lights came on suddenly. I turned the truck off and back on again and everything is fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10594568, filed 2014-05, 116,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11104919, filed 2018-06, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake…
- 10192639Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192219Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192218Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10020027May 12, 2006Abs and/or brake warning light on with dtc c1179.
- 10019411Mar 2, 2006Groan noise from front brakes.
- 10015836Jul 26, 2005BRAKE JUDDER.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 23 | 43% |
| 2007 | 9 | 43% |
| 2006 | 58 | 73% |
| 2005 | 34 | 43% |
| 2004 | 65 | 61% |
Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti QX56
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Infiniti QX56
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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