2004 Infiniti QX56 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Infiniti QX56, 3% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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 replace my altanator and always had a problem with the RPM gauge? It dose not move or sometimes stays at the 6/7 and as of recently the car looses power and almost crashed on the freeway also I bought this car in 2014”
NHTSA complaint #10825937, filed 2016-02, 120,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109193Mar 7, 2017BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic…
- 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…
- 10192146Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
- 10032790Oct 6, 2011Infiniti: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe updated 11/2/11.
- 10034905Oct 6, 2010Infiniti: front suspension noise. A noise (clunking, squeaking, popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions-turning steering wheel left/right…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 9 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 43% |
| 2008 | 7 | 13% |
| 2007 | 7 | 33% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Infiniti QX56
65 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Infiniti QX56
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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