2005 Infiniti QX56 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 35 complaints for the 2005 Infiniti QX56, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Inadequate brakes on 2005 qx56. Manufacturer is aware of this problem in 2004 but has not issued a recall to date or sent letters to customers about the issue. Brakes overheat and prematurely wear out at 2000 to 2500 miles causing a violent shaking of the steering wheel and control issues. Infiniti is replacing brakes however 2 to 3 months predicited wait for a real fix. Service advisors are reluctant but have admitted the brake design is inadequate for this vehicle.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Infiniti QX56
- Fuel system 26 complaints