2005 Infiniti QX56 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 6% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 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.
“While driving in residential/business area my vehicle completely lost power and turned off. I drifted to the side of the road without power steering. Tried to start vehicle again. Vehicle would start but would immediately die-would not idle. After resting approx 5 minutes I was able to start again and continue home. This has happened 3 times in the past 2 months. I am terrified to drive this vehicle again. I also cannot keep the drivers side headlight working. Bulbs constantly blow out at over 300.00 dollars each.”
NHTSA complaint #11331118, filed 2020-06, 270,000 miles“My airbag light stays on constantly. There is a knocking sound that occurs as well when I'm driving. I'm concerned if I'm involved in a collision my airbags will not deploy. I contacted Infiniti and was told they need to reset it and will cost $800.00 and my extended warranty did not cover it and was not part of the recall list. The ipdm ECM relay switch causes my instrument cluster gauge to go in and out, the check engine light comes on, my truck jerks trying to switch gears, it will sometimes start up after several tries, it causes the RPM's to read over 7 when I'm only driving 60 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208379, filed 2019-05, 100 miles“This letter is in reference to a previous complaint filed with Infiniti consumer affairs on december 3, 2009, regarding my vehicle shutting completely down, stalled out, not moving in the drive or reverse position at a busy intersection on a rainy stormy evening. This occurrence could have caused a serious accident or worse, a fatality. As a result of police assistance and having my vehicle towed directly to the dealership, to date there are no mechanical issues found by the dealer related to my vehicle shutting down at the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644210, filed 2014-10, 45,000 miles“Left headlamp has condensation collecting and high beam was not functioning. Bought a replacement bulb and found this not to be the problem. Box located in the headlamp that is square and hard plastic has water inside this. Part was looked up and found to be >$300 to replace. Is there a recall on this particular issue. The right headlamp is working fine and has no condensation.”
NHTSA complaint #10692705, filed 2015-03, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032304Nov 27, 2013Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. Water in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not…
- 10032994Apr 27, 2010Infiniti: a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). Refer to the appropriate service manual, follow the diagnostic…
- 10021509Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Infiniti QX56
34 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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