2004 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Infiniti Qx56.
Worst 2004 Infiniti Qx56 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Infiniti Qx56.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33 | — | — | 94,550 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 74,998 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | 1 | — | 95,123 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | 5,062 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 93,461 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 130,600 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Infiniti Qx56. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2004 Infiniti Qx56
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~747,480 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
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2004 Infiniti Qx56 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Infiniti Qx56 reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Infiniti Qx56?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Infiniti Qx56?
How safe is the 2004 Infiniti Qx56?
Does the 2004 Infiniti Qx56 have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Infiniti Qx56?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti Qx56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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