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2004 Infiniti QX56 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
57,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Infiniti QX56, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have complained over the course of 4-6 months about the cruise control going out. It either goes out completely, or the cruise control without smart following goes out. When it does go out, bumping the increase speed button causes the engine to idle thuslosing speed. Expecially bad on the interstate. The dealer claims they cannot find the problem (denied this problem 3 times now). Seems funny when there is a TSB to cover the work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10116001, filed 2005-03, 5,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 infinity QX56. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the front suspension lower control arms. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to have the front lower control arms replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. The consumer at his own expense, he had to replace the left and right control lower arms. The consumer stated a recall was issued in may 2010. …”

NHTSA complaint #10432609, filed 2011-10, 110,000 miles

“Problems with passenger side air bag. Since the vehicle was new the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light has illuminated on the dash intermittently. The rear lift gate sensor would beep while driving. The dealer was able to duplicate the problem but could not offer an immediate solution. The driver's side washer sprayer did not function. The liquid being sprayed out of the sprayer was alcohol which discolored the paint on the hood cowling. The dvd entertainment unit broke. While driving over bumps the vehicle would lose cabin pressure and emitted a low frequency booming sound. …”

NHTSA complaint #10079807, filed 2004-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201313%
201247%
201123%
2010312%
2009114%
200444%

Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti QX56

Brakes
65 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Infiniti QX56

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology