2005 Infiniti QX56 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 5% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 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.
“The vehicle will lose power to the brakes while driving intermittently. When problem occurs you will lose power steering and pressure to braking system. Also the driver hid headlamp gets moisture in it whenever it rains. I have had to replace the hid bulb about 6 times in the past year. Also there seems to be an electrical issue with the onboard computer that causes the tachometer to not work or read correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #11386367, filed 2021-01, 155,000 miles“Brake problem usually occurs after a turn when accelerating to about 20 to 30 MPH. Steering wheel began to vibrate when pressure is applied to the brakes, brake dash lights comes on and the brake pedal pulsates and goes all the way to the floor. Sounds also are heard from the front brakes (rubbing and grinding). The vehicle will barely stop when this happens. Thank god we are not going at a high rate of speed when this occurs, if so, we would not be able to stop the truck in time. Problem always stops after we pull over and put the vehicle in park and turn the engine off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482357, filed 2012-10“The contact owns a 2005 Infiniti QX56. The contact took the vehicle in for inspection and was informed that there was a leak in the steering and brake fluid hoses at 61,000 miles. At 75,000 miles, the air conditioner made a loud noise. When the air conditioner is kept activated, it does not cool properly as it did in the past. The hose failure has been repaired. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237844, filed 2008-08, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10043815Mar 22, 2012Infiniti: power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. If only pressure sensor needs replacement do not replace any hoses.
- 10012869Mar 1, 2005Easy entry exit function inoperative steering wheel and seat don't return to auto drive position.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Infiniti QX56
34 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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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