2004 Infiniti QX56 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Infiniti QX56, and owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Infiniti QX56
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Infiniti QX56 have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,020 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My wife was driving home from work, said brake is failing, makes loud grindy, rattling noise when brake is applied. Once the car is turn off and back on, everything is back to normal. When I got home,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2024 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2004 Infiniti QX56. The contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts with several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. In ad”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Infiniti QX56 (QX56 2WD, QX56 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 17–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Infiniti QX56 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti QX56 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Infiniti QX56 | 1 | 106 |
| 2005 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 80 |
| 2006 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 79 |
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 1 | 21 |
| 2008 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 53 |
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 25 |
| 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 2 | 78 |
| 2012 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 57 |
| 2013 Infiniti QX56 | 3 | 32 |
Checking a specific 2004 Infiniti QX56
How do I know if my 2004 Infiniti QX56 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Infiniti QX56; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V517000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Infiniti models
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- G37537 complaints
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- M35461 complaints
- FX35447 complaints
- JX35280 complaints
- M45280 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.