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  • qx56qx56 Member Posts: 69
    I had paint peeling from the rear bumper of my '04 and they replaced the bumper when I scheduled routine service.
  • ubarraganubarragan Member Posts: 3
    can any one tell my why my 4x4 on my 2004 qx56 is not working i turn it on the light comes on to show it is on but that is all it is not engaging the front tires please help.
  • qx56qx56 Member Posts: 69
    4 wheel drive high or low?
    When engaging or disengaging 4 wheel drive low, remember to have the transmission in the neutral position or it will indicate it is engaged, but it won't be.
  • ubarraganubarragan Member Posts: 3
    Thank you i just got my truck back from the dealer it turned out that the front axles had poped out they fixed it lucky for me it was taken care of by my extended warranty
  • ronpatzronpatz Member Posts: 1
    Ive had the same problem as cspring, except with a 2004 QX56 with 100k miles on it. The dealer is perplexed, thought initially it was problems with the sensors, which were replaced. The car ran great for a week but then shut down again. Any ideas on what this may be?
  • kathyg3kathyg3 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2005 QX56, about 105000 miles. This same problem started on my vehicle last week - 3 days at the dealer, not fixed. It happened again this week, another 3 days in the shop.
    I know that brake systems and fuel systems are quite different functionally, however I have had a similar problem with my brakes for about 3 years - brakes make nose when pushed, brake and ABS lights come on. I go to the side of the road, turn off the car, turn it on again, and the problem disappears. I had always felt that it was some controller in the car that was having a glitch of some sort. This fuel problem is very reminiscent of the same kind of activity - seems like an electrical/control problem, and turning the car off and then on again makes it go away. Both problems happen only occasionally, and the dealer has never been able to reproduce the problem and consequently never able to fix it.

    However, I called Infiniti Consumer Affairs - 1-800-662-6200 option 7 and told them of the issues. The dealer called yesterday and said that Infiniti had instructed them to check out a control module as well as the fuel pump. I received a call this morning indicating that they are going to replace the fuel pump and the IPPM ( a control module). The IPPM is evidently involved with both the fuel system and the brake system. Infiniti is going to cover the cost of replacement.

    If you don't hear from me, the problems have not reoccurred. I'll reply again if I continue to have problems.

    Good luck - hope you can solve the problems on your vehicles.
  • sgw1sgw1 Member Posts: 2
    I am having the same issue with my 2007. Dealer says paint chips and not covered. I've taken to inspecting everyQX56 I see and 75% of them have the same issue.
  • moecmoec Member Posts: 2
    I had a 2007 Infiniti Qx56 and this will be a general answer to many issues I see in this forum, I had paint peeling , I had Dvd ratteling The dealer also claimed this was all normal and I did not buy that answer, We had argued and then they finally offered to repaint my bumpers and inner door panels, I did buy this brand new and did not want a repaint on even 1 inch of my SUV, I chose to take this to arbitration and my case was heard by CAMVAP which is free service and protects the consumer if the consumer feels they are getting jacked by the manufacture, The arbitrator had forced them to do all repairs and clearly said paint peeling is not normal if there is no stone chip or scratch and the DVD raddle is infact not normal , They did paint and try to repair the vehicle and they claimed it was perfect , I disagreed and asked the arbitrator to re-examine the truck priot to making a final decision, He had looked at the truck and ordered a buy back and granted me a full refund less my driven milage. These are the steps in Canada as for people in the U.S you are lucky the lemon law is in place and should be easier. This is my second battle with Nissan Canada 1st on my 2004 Armada a lemon with the same issues and they lost that also, So if you have a used one or a new one the paint issue is a factory defect and the dvd rattle is also a factory defect so do not take this " it is normal , this is far from normal and they have to fix it.
  • cryptoidmancryptoidman Member Posts: 5
    There is a lot of talk about the problems people are having with their QX56s. Bottom lone; should I buy one? I am in the market for a larger SUV as our family has grown. I was looking at the GM larger SUVs when I came across the QX56. I have found a few 2005s and 2006s for sale.

    Aside of all the problems (paint, brakes, rattles, etc.) should I buy one or stay away? I can check to see if the brakes have been replaced and hear for rattles, but what is the bottom line?

    Thanks for your input.
  • linkybolinkybo Member Posts: 10
    Stay away. Especially from the 2004's. Look at all the big, black dots it got from Consumer Reports.
  • sjt708sjt708 Member Posts: 2
    I had a 2005 and had a ton of problems with it. I have a 2008 now and have not had any problems with it.
  • moecmoec Member Posts: 2
    Well I had a 2004 and Junk it was , we went to court and it was declared lemon by the judge and by back was order, I then waited and purchased a 2007 thinking they would have fixed the issues and again landed in court and judge ordered it a lemon and a Buy Back, Now I am looking for a larger SUV and I must say they are the biggest and nicest , I looked at the GL550 and they are small, So I am looking at the 2010 Infiniti but My test drive will be on a real bumpy road and I will put it through some tests and I hope they have finally changed. So Be carefully look at all seams , bumper and door seams check paint pealing there.
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    The early model years (2004 and 2005) were horrible as Nissan had major quality control issues in their new Mississippi plant. The more recent model years have been much better, but they still are far away from having the best frequency of repair records. Just look at Consumer Reports. Have you considered a Sequoia? Not as upscale a name plate as an Infiniti, but if you look at the Platinum model you might be surprised at how well equipped it is...and how high the price is :-) If it's not out of your price range, look at the LX470...quite a vehicle, but the Sequoia has more room in the back.
  • cryptoidmancryptoidman Member Posts: 5
    Thanks so much to all of you for your input! This would never have been possible years ago and I would have been stuck. I am going to test drive with eyes open. The guy is now at $30 for 34K miles for his 2005. I will also try the Sequoia. Prestige is not necessary, just looking for a nice ride.
  • cryptoidmancryptoidman Member Posts: 5
    OK, I looked at the Platinum Sequoia, but it only comes in 2008 or newer which is out of my budget range of $30-35K.

    My needs are third row, heated second row, 4WD, sunroof, DVD, and Nav. I know, "gee that all??" So like I said I was originally looking at Denalis, Tahoe LTZs, Yukons.

    Anyone have a good suggestion?

    Thanks, you guys are the best!
  • cryptoidmancryptoidman Member Posts: 5
    Always good to hear a happy ending. How are things going now? Any problems? What type of extended warranty did you buy?
  • cryptoidmancryptoidman Member Posts: 5
    Has anyone had a good experience with a 2005 QX56? I drove one today at a private party and the guy says he has not had any problems. He said that he brought in it in early 2006 for a recall, but other than that has not had any problems. Of course the guy could be lying, but he seemed to be telling the truth. The truck has less than 30K miles and the paint looked new. I checked for overspray, but it didn't seem like it was repainted.
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    Sorry, I didn't realize you are looking to buy used versus new. You are right, the pre-2008 Sequoias are a much smaller truck. I think the QX drives much nicer than any of the GM products (drive them all and see what you think), but in the end I would be afraid to buy one,especially a used one. IMO the GM products are "good enough", and there are LOTS of used ones out there...you should be able to make a great deal.
  • tdkeatortdkeator Member Posts: 16
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    I thought I would chime here re. a used QX56. Take a look at my other posts in the "problems" thread re. A/C in the QX56. To make a long story short, I recently bought a 2009 QX56. On days above 95 degrees in TX, the air at the front vents would not get below 60 degrees, whether moving or idle. In the rear, it was about 70 degrees. Those temperatures sound low, but in a car, it was like an oven in that thing. Normal, industry-standard A/C temp range at the vent should be between 38-48 degrees using recirculation mode after about 10 minuites. Later I test drove a brand new 2010 to double check A/C performance in the QX56 and got the exact same readings with my A/C vent thermometer - about 60 at the front vents, 70 in the back. Thus, the QX56 is a very hot vehicle with a poor A/C. I took my 09 to the dealer for repair, and after 2 days of tests they said it was running as well as possible, and the problem was the outside temperature. [However, one of the techs revealed to me that they have had a lot of customer complainte that the QXs "just don't blow cold enough."] To me, this was unacceptable since my 2003 Yukon (also a big vehicle), my wife's Volvo XC90, and my father's 1998 Lexus 470 each got down to about 40 degrees at the vent under the same conditions. Thus, I ended up returning the QX56 and purchasing a new Yukon instead (from the same family of dealers - I really appreciated this). It was a hard decision because I preferred the bells and whistles of the QX56, but in the end I couldn't sacrifice A/C performance. My new Yukon hits 40 degrees at the vent even on 100+ degree days.

    The lack of A/C in the QX56 appears to be a major design flaw that Infiniti should address. My advice is before purchasing a QX56 (or any vehicle for that matter), test drive it for 10 minutes on a hot day and stick an A/C thermometer in the front center vent (they sell them at Autozone for about $5). If the air gets down to 38-48 degrees, the A/C is fine. But if it is 60 like the QX56 I had, I would stay away. That thing was like an oven. GMC's may not be as pretty, but they sure have a great A/C, which in the end is worth a lot more than the other bells and whistles.
  • gpsk8usgpsk8us Member Posts: 1
    I'm looking at a 2005 QX56 with 72k miles on it. It's been well maintained and I will do the same. Can I get 200k miles on it or more like 150k???
    Thanks for your help!
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    No question that 60 degrees is not cold enough. Anyone else have the same issue?
  • usmc_av8rusmc_av8r Member Posts: 16
    I just bought a 2010 ... I live in S. TX where the temps have been in the upper 90's/lower's 100's over the last week & I've had the AC set to auto & usually between 78°-80°and my Q has been comfortable.
  • gryangryan Member Posts: 35
    Are you still happy with the AC? I am looking at one in NJ and will not be able to really tell if it cools weell becausae temps here are only in 60's and falling. I do not want to buy now and then have trouble next July
  • usmc_av8rusmc_av8r Member Posts: 16
    yes, I have been happy with my Q. Up until a couple weeks ago here, temps outside were in the 90s and I've had no complaints with the AC. I keep it set around 78 & my wife keeps it set at 80 and neither of us have had any issue with it keeping us comfortable & cool.
  • qx56qx56 Member Posts: 69
    I live in central Jersey and have owned two QX56's since '04. I have no complains with the AC dispite what other say.
    There is a lot of cu.ft. interior space in this SUV to cool down and I find the speed at which it aquires a comfortable temp. appropriate for it's size.
    Good luck to you if you decide to pull the trigger.
  • jtichyjtichy Member Posts: 3
    Last weekend my family and I were headed home in our 2005 QX56. We stopped to get gas. When we tried to start the car it was completely dead. Luckily, we were at a gas station with a mechanic. He changed out the battery (yes, it was the correct size). The car was still turned off at this point when all of the sudden all the side curtain airbags in the whole car exploded and went off with my wife and 5 year old son inside. The dashboard bags did not go off. Has anyone heard of this before? I know it sounds completely bizarre. Nothing mechanical is wrong with the car. It starts and idols fine. It is currently sitting at the dealer awaiting the Infiniti tech "specialist" to determine if it will be covered under warranty. I pray that it is. The bill I am sure will be around $10,000! Please help if anyone else has heard of or had this problem. Thanks....
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    That's got to be a scary experience. We get occasional reports about air bags deploying for no apparent reason though I don't recall offhand whether any of them were Infiniti.

    I'd also like to know whether anyone else has had this happen. Anyone?

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • jtichyjtichy Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for th response. It was very scary especially since my 5 year old son and wife were in the car at the time. Thankfully, she happened to be turned away from the door talking to my son (who was sitting on the floor behind the driver's seat). My experience in dealing with the Infiniti Factory - consumer relations department has been rather disappointing. They are taking a very reserved approach. Go figure! I have the Infiniti extended factory warranty and all they seem to be concerned about is finding some other fault for the airbags deploying. Their response to me was "if their engineers find all components were functioning properly they will not cover it". I am not sure how airbags deploying on their own are not considered a malfunction...but we'll see. Not quite the response you would want to hear from a "luxury" car manufacturer. I'll update my posts to keep you in the loop. If you happen to remember if any of the other reports you had were Infiniti please keep me updated. I did some online research and found the 2005 Q45's airbag module had an high amount of complaints and replacments. Thanks for your help.
  • chicagobuyer1chicagobuyer1 Member Posts: 14
    Here is a link to the Nissan Patrol which was launched last week in the Middle East, the Infiniti is supposed to be a rebadge.

    http://www.nissanpatrol-me.com/

    I can't find dimensions yet, if anyone knows them can you post?
    I also heard it is debuting in NYC next month.
  • sewellgsmsewellgsm Member Posts: 775
  • sewellgsmsewellgsm Member Posts: 775
    www.infinitiusa.com has all pricing, pictures, stats, etc.
  • kiiwiikiiwii Member Posts: 318
    Very nice. Infiniti is going to grab many SUV customers from Lexus. Is QX the largest vehicle from foreign brands?

    Looks like the price for 2011 QX is roughly the same as previous generation. How is it possible to add whole bunch of new features without adding much $$ ? Is it because car makers have a huge profit margin to begin with?
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    Yeah, the QX pricing is markedly less than the LX570.
  • founderfounder Member Posts: 48
    I think Nissan knows that balloning the price wouldn't bode so well considering the economy as well as the competition. I think if the QZ is a hit expect the price to go up quickly.
  • founderfounder Member Posts: 48
    edited April 2010
    The new QX looks good despite the ugly side vents. The interior looks good and over all I'd give it a 6/10. I would rate it higher cause I really think Nissan did a good job on the redesign but Nissan dropped the ball. Here was an golden opportunity to be a game changer in this segment and they blew it off. If Nissan had got a minimum of 20 mpg on the QX that could've been a huge deal. A 2 mpg increase over the old? That blows. These car companies need to wake up and get outta bed with the oil giants and put out a product that delivers good gas mileage and isn't a clown car. The large SUV is a shrinking market and the first company to deliver good MPG is gonna reap the rewards big time. They don't have to do Hybrid, the tech is there to make engines more fuel efficient, they just don't do it.
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    Founder, I showed your post to my cousin who is a fairly senior engineer at a major Tier 1 supplier to the automotive and truck industry. We are both curious. If you were Nissan, exactly how would you have achieved 20 mpg non-hybrid without diminishing the size of the truck, the 400 horsepower engine output, and the towing capacity, without a higher price?
  • kiiwiikiiwii Member Posts: 318
    maybe a diesel engine or a 20 speed transmission (since CVT can't handle such torque) can achieve 20 mpg?

    about the price, think like the German. make everything optional. that will make the QX start at under $40k.
  • founderfounder Member Posts: 48
    I actually never ever mentioned pricing remaining the same. I understand your point though. I simply was saying that Nissan had a chance to be a game changer and they choose not to. I just think it would've been smart to be the first, and if they could've kept pricing the same of increaswed it slightly it would be that MUCH MORE AWESOME. I think the problem is we as consumers have bought into the can't mentality that is told to us. No their's no way to make a large SUV with power get good MPG's. So we accept it or make excuses cuase it's been said it's either to hard or impossiable to do. Sorry man and I respect your comments but I don't believe it's that difficult a feat.
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    I agree that a diesel engine would be an interesting option, but part of the QX's selling proposition is the powerful engine and strong acceleration despite being such a heavy vehicle. It would be possible to achieve similar acceleration with a turbocharged diesel engine, but you won't achieve the 20 mpg that the other person mentioned. Also, only a small portion of North Americans will buy a full size diesel SUV (although that's changing slowly with time). Mercedes offers a diesel option in their GL, but few customers opt for it. And there's no available transmission technology (at least at a viable price) that will take the QX up to 20 mpg.
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    Founder, my cousin and I thought you knew about some new technology that we did not :) Sure, Nissan could have taken the QX to a truly state of the art vehicle at a much higher price point, but their stockholders demand that their primary goal is to maximize profits, versus merely having the bragging rights that they have the most technologically advanced vehicle. Taking the price point of this truck upward would quickly reduce the demand for it (for example, look at how few well regarded, but high priced LX470's are sold versus other full size SUV's). Tempered by the fact that overall demand for full size SUV's is way down from several years ago, my opinion is the new QX is going to be a good sales success so long as fuel prices do not jump up another dollar or more. A lot of that will be due to the price point Nissan has been able to achieve, feature for feature, versus the competition.
  • mainmcgmainmcg Member Posts: 2
    Hello- My truck is having the same problems. Did fixing the fuel pump solve the problem? Thanks
  • mainmcgmainmcg Member Posts: 2
    Hello- Did changing the fuel pump solve the problem--thank you
  • bmakinbmakin Member Posts: 5
    I have 3 infiniti vehicles they all have problems. The worst is QX56 2006 well maintained that failed smog, problem is the 2 cat manifolds which will cost $2,700 to repair, Infiniti consumer affiars refused to help and only infiniti dealer can do this repair, I am sick and tired of infiniti. Anybody has this problem and what is the way out.
  • bmakinbmakin Member Posts: 5
    May be not a good idea, execpt you want to be known by infiniti dealer, because you will visit more often with problems.
  • bmakinbmakin Member Posts: 5
    'emissions-free green energy'? ha ha ha ....well maintained QX56 2006 can not even pass somg. :lemon:
  • bmakinbmakin Member Posts: 5
    a little sneak peak of multiple built in problems right?
  • bmakinbmakin Member Posts: 5
    Welcome to infiniti land, expect more to come
  • shark715shark715 Member Posts: 382
    That's not covered under the emissions warranty? How many miles does your truck have on it?
  • wheat56wheat56 Member Posts: 1
    I have a '13 qx56 with wheat interior. The all weather mats do not, match... Actually clash pretty bad. Any luck with the light grey from weather tech? But they do not offer a cargo mat...

    Looking for best option for all rows and cargo area...
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