2006 Infiniti QX56 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 73%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Infiniti QX56, 73% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While in motion the brake pedal feels loose and there is a grinding noise. The braking power loses function, the red brake light turns on and you have to pull over as safely as possible to turn off the vehicle for it to reset itself. I only learned that it will reset itself when you turn off the vehicle after the first time it happened to me on a street. Since then it has happened on several occasions while on the highway and freeway. The first time it happened was about 2 years ago and most recently 1 week ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11298266, filed 2020-01, 120,000 miles“Brakes shutter and stop working on 2006 Infiniti QX56. Determined that the ABS needed a firmware update. Went to dealership, paid $100.00 for update and problem is still occurring. This is my wife's vehicle and she travels with my 2 year old daughter. There are hundreds if not thousands of similar complaints on nissan user forum boards.”
NHTSA complaint #10373150, filed 2010-12, 65,000 miles“My car has the notorious issue that seems a lot of nissan titan, armada, and QX56 has. When driving, all if a sudden brake light will come on the dash. All of sudden, when I press in my brakes, it starts to make noise and loses almost all power in the braking system. Like the ABS is not working. When I turn the car off and back on, it goes away temporarily but will soon happen again. I took it to nissan, and they say they couldn't do anything about unless it's malfunctioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10948639, filed 2017-01, 96,000 miles“I have been complaining about my brake light warming while vehicle is in motion to infinity for 13 years to infinity of vannuys ( the only dealer that services my vehicle). Why ole this 6000 lb vehicle is motion and this safety hazard occurs, depressing the brake pedal does. It stop the vehicle promptly as the brake system should and a loud metal grinding noise is produced. I have had my vehicle toad to the dealer with the same problem on several occasions and all I am told is that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280240, filed 2019-11, 8,000 miles“My brakes sometimes just goes crazy!!! The petal goes to the floor and it grinds and it is completely out of control. It only gives me one date below but it has happened multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11089843, filed 2018-04, 101,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10233611Mar 8, 2023ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake…
- 10192639Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 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…
- 10020027May 12, 2006Abs and/or brake warning light on with dtc c1179.
- 10019411Mar 2, 2006Groan noise from front brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 23 | 43% |
| 2007 | 9 | 43% |
| 2006 | 58 | 73% |
| 2005 | 34 | 43% |
| 2004 | 65 | 61% |
Other parts of the 2006 Infiniti QX56
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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