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Then it was the brake judder problem caused by the defective rotors. That took 2 days to fix. Now, there is another problem with my brakes. The SUV has been at the dealer for over a week now as dealer tries to find a replacement part for my SUV. I bought the vehicle to carry my family in. They aren't willing to give me a loaner QX56. So I am stuck with a I35. Nice car, but too small for my family.
This is the quality that one is supposed to get with a $50K + car? I am not going to ever again buy another Infiniti product or endorse one to anyone who asks.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Unless they have significantly improved the quality, I would not recommend buying the QX56. Maybe they have improved quality for the 2005 model year. I bought mine in December 2004 (built 9/2004).
The current problem I am having is not related to the rotors. That was fixed (hopefully). It is a brake cylinder issue. The SUV has been at the dealer for over a week now. The reason they give me is that Nissan doesn't have parts.... What ever that means.
But worst of all has been the BRAKE problem, which started at 3,300 miles, and now at 22,000 is going in for the 5th time for brakes. The "judder" is a bit unsettling. Infiniti has told me they will take care of the brakes as long as I have the car, but the security and scariness drives my wife crazy (she is the main driver of the QX). I have had enough and am going to contact the Bureau of Automotive repair and find out about the Lemon Law in my state (CA). I spoke to an anonymous source at my dealer who told me Infiniti has had to buy back at least 5 or 6 QX's from this dealership alone, some with less, and some with more problems as we've had, so you can only imagine how many have been bought back nationwide. The dealer service has been great, and hopefully the 2006 model QX lives up to supposedly having cured the brake problem. I've looked around and the closest I've come to finding something is the Navigator Special Edition, but it doesn't have the ride or pep that our QX has, so I will probably gamble and get a 2006 QX56...or will I? I know this is a heck of a way to solve a brake problem.
My suggestion to anyone interested in buying a used QX 56 is STAY AWAY from the 2004 model as they have not been able to solve this problem. Check the repair record on the 2005 model and be warned if it has had brake problems. It would seem like it should be easy enough to retrofit these vehicles with the right stuff, but Nissan/Infiniti is dragging their feet, even though they know there is a problem, which will probably cost them more money in the long run, and loss of repeat business.
Does anyone out there have advice for the Lemon Law so I can get this over with?
I have had my truck since 3/05. In general I like the car. However:
The frame on the front widow is very thick or wide. (thicker at the bottom and gets thinner towards the top of the windshield)
At my height -5 feet I also have to deal with the mirrors which are really wide. So if you add the frame + mirrors that is about 8 inches possibly more where things (people, cars, etc.) disappear from my line of view.
I drove the GMC Yukon for years and I never had this trouble in that truck.
Other points: The QX56 is supposed to be lux - however:
Loud or "throaty" when I give it gas.
I feel the steering wheel could have a better power steering feel.
Steering wheel vibrations at high speeds (had tires balanced work for a little while).
Feels top heavy going over highway bumps at highway speeds especially while in a turn.
Lefty
2. Navigotor is a better performer that Expedtion.
3. and the is a LINCOLN hahaha.
The QX56 is the same as the Armada, except that it gets that ulgy [non-permissible content removed] front end.. and some wood n leather as standard.. thats basically it.
qx56 warranty..its 4 yrs/60,000 miles so its actually one year and 24,000 (not 12,000) better than the Armada.I haven't seen the 07' escalade, only the 06'. The regular 06' escalade (not the esv)had too small of a third row. I considered the esv which clearly has the most room of anything short of a bus but the qx56 satisfied me on room and I liked it more.qx and armada are the only ones that have air curtains in all three rows. On luxury, I was fine with the caddy, preferred the qx but was not okay with the armada...sitting in it felt like being in a black and white movie, everything was monotone gray, and the paint,carpeting and other plastic finishes were just not that nice. The Armada, though, is not intended to be, and is not marketed as, a luxury truck.Its a big, powerful, roomy hauler.If the luxury aspect of this is not important than Armada makes more sense than qx.
"According to Consumer Reports, Infiniti's QX SUV is the least-reliable car on the market. It is 300% less reliable than the average car.
We really enjoy the $50,000 QX. It is extremely opulent and sophisticated, but remember a basic rule: The more complicated something is, the greater the number of things is that can go wrong. This is especially true for such an expensive guinea pig as the QX: It was not only an entirely new car when it went on sale in early 2004, but it was also the first Infiniti built in North America.
Ironing out the kinks in the QX's manufacture has not gone well for Infiniti, as the model is the least-reliable new car on the market."
My backup camera has been very grainy at night. I thought that was just dirt. I guess it's actually another defect.....
Hey, Chevy is just getting on the bandwagon with it. If any of you are in southern ca., I have had great luck and support from Tustin Infiniti, they listen. Just be calm when you go in, that person you talk with is not your enemy.
They have made some of the problems you all have experienced a lot easier to accept. Because of they'r willingness to get things right, I will buy another Infinit from them. They treated me better than Laguna Hills & Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz with our S Class.
They no doubt have higher levels of build quality and refinement than the Armada/QX56, but the Nissans still hold their own when it comes to power, styling, and room.
I was considering buying out the lease of my neighbors 2004 QX56, 23K miles with a buy out of $39,000. He had the warranty work done on the brakes, after being notified he didn't notice any problem. He says there have not been any other problems and has no complaints. They bought the vehicle in Missouri for moving to Florida it was fabulous, but now they want to get out of the lease because the vehicle is too big, a waste, and is used only 1-2 times a week. Maybe this one is not a lemon. My neighbor says he has not had any problems and his experience with the numerous infinities he previously owned has been great. He loves the QX56 compared to the Expedition he replaced and says there is no comparison, the QX is in a whole different league.
I am looking for a reliable & comfortable luxury SUV that can accomodate 7-8 passengers, when they visit us in Florida, and can pull my 2 horse trailer. After having lived in Detroit for a number of years, I prefer to stay away from vehicles manufactured by "The Big 3". I want a vehicle that will last for 300,000 miles not fall apart at 100,000 miles and nickel and dime me to death.
My original interest was the Toyota Land Cruiser. But after test driving my neighbors QX56,reading the owners manual, and some internet reviews I was convinced on purchasing the QX. Then I came across this forum. Now I am scared to death! Any advice? Do you think the price is fair? What about reliability?
I'm afraid to stick up for this vehicle anymore. I have a 2004, and if you read my post by clicking on my name you will see what I think.
Good Luck with your decision!
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It is really great to hear some good stuff about the QX. I posted as message asking for advice on purchasing my neighbors which has 23K miles and he wants the lease buyout which is $39K. he has had absolutely no problems. he said he had the brake warranty work done with a regular service and it was not a big deal. He is really pleased with his 2004 QX56. However, they just don't need such a big vehicle anymore, which is why they want to sell. I would love a big vehicle that is luxurious, will carry 7-8 passengers, and pull a horse trailer loaded with 2 1200lb horses, plus be reliable for 200k-300k miles. Seems to me, especially after reading your post, the only vehicle on the market really fitting the description is the QX56. Many of my friends use Tahoes but we all know any vehicle manufactured by any one of the "big 3" (GM, Ford, Chrysler) will be falling apart at 100k miles and nickel and dime the owner to death.
Thank you for your post in this forum. It gave me hope.
lcl
That evening, I did what I should have done before visiting the dealership in the first place: I read up and down through this message board. I followed up on various leads mentioned throughout many of these posts and came away convinced that the QX56 simply offers too many headaches. I ended up feeling that if I were to purchase the QX56 and end up with a lemon, after all I had read, I wouldn't be able to get upset at anybody else more than I'd be upset at myself for having walked into it with eyes wide-open.
Forget it. Infiniti certainly lost me as a customer due to all I've read about this vehicle.
I researched this post and a few others before I purchased my QX but my wife and I loved the truck and decided to go for it.
I am happy to say we are glad we did.
The way I see it, deciding to purchase the QX56 is a bit too much like rolling the dice and betting that you'll be one of the lucky ones. Sure, one can get a lemon off of any assembly line from any make of vehicle...but statistics speak, and statistics talked me out of rolling the dice on the QX56.
Thank you
Sharon
http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,cid-75034_sctid-32005,00.html?sfnum=1
Good luck,
Joe
I have owned two Sequoias since 2001 and love them. However, the engine is weak and the interior design is dated. The QX56, on the other hand, has a VERY powerful engine and an exceptional interior. The QX56 blew away the Sequoia on interior space. I will periodically update my experience with the QX56. Right now I have 150 miles and no problems. Wish me luck!
I hope that you enjoy yours a much as we do.
Joe
Nonsense with the rest! Love my QX56. After two years of good fun I'm thinking about a 2007 upgrade. Sorry about your lemon.
:mad: Basically I stated that the dealer service dept. would keep the QX until every problem was fixed and that we would drive the car with the service manager before taking it back. If the problem occurred then they would keep it and try again. I also stated that they should not repair the problem but replace the parts, even if it meant taking the door off a QX on the lot and putting it on mine.
:shades: Well guess what? They did just that. Not the door but another part under the car that was making excessive noise. I am supposed to get it back today so we will see.
Now that all the noise from the door and under the hood are gone I can hear the DVD screen rattling when in the stowed position. :surprise:
Move on already!