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2005 Infiniti QX56 Brakes Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
43%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 43% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Driving 30 MPH in manhattan new york came to a red light pressed brake pedal felt no brakes pumped brakes felt like there was little to no braking ABS light came on so did brake light ran through the red thank god no cars where I front of me ,eventually stopped pulled aside then turned vehicle off and then on the brakes worked fine took it to straight to mechanic because I didn't feel safe driving the truck . …”

NHTSA complaint #11349108, filed 2020-08, 5 miles

“While driving ,I pressed on the brakes and the pedal dropped down and started making a weird noise kind of like loose metal parts and the truck wouldn't stop. The ABS light turned on. It felt like the brakes locked up . I managed to pull to the side of the road and shut the truck off. I turned it back on and it seemed to reset the system. Brake petal raised back up and the check engine light shut off.”

NHTSA complaint #11055880, filed 2017-12, 92,000 miles

“Brake shudder - severely reduced braking power. Brake light comes on dash. This is random. Happened twice more on way to work, approximately 50 MPH,on I-40 exit ramp and 30 MPH on a side road. Turning off vehicle and back on resets this. But it randomly happens again. I am fearful in this vehicle. I called dealer and they said they are unaware of issue. A google search reveals a class action lawsuit on this subject.”

NHTSA complaint #10928176, filed 2016-11, 106,000 miles

“I am having brake issues with my 2005 Infiniti QX56. The brake light keeps coming on and it makes a grinding noise. It is also very hard to get it to come to a stop. Just yesterday, I almost could not get the vehicle to stop at a red light. I am also having an issue with the fuel gauge. I have run out of fuel 3 times and each time the the gauge is showing between 1/2 and 1/4 full. Back in september of 2017 we were on a major highway. All of a sudden we lost power and we were going 70 miles an hour. We were in the passing lane and we lucky to get over to the side of the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11129522, filed 2018-09, 182,000 miles

“Slip brake alert lighted on the dashboard followed by grinding brake noise and vehicle stopped. This happened multiple times and the scary thing is, I always have my whole family in this SUV every weekend.”

NHTSA complaint #10475403, filed 2012-09, 65 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013413%
201235%
201028%
2009114%
20082343%
2007943%
20065873%
20053443%
20046561%

Other parts of the 2005 Infiniti QX56

Fuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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