Does the 2004 Infiniti QX56 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Infiniti QX56, the most recent reported on October 28, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti QX56?

Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (33 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (32).

How many 2004 Infiniti QX56 complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 106 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Infiniti QX56 recalls and problems

1 recall and 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Infiniti QX56.

recalls

106

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Infiniti QX56 recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 10V517000 · reported October 28, 2010 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 747,480 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes33
Service brakes, hydraulic32
Electrical system16
Air bags10
Engine5
Engine and engine cooling5
Visibility5
Fuel system, gasoline4
Power train4
Steering4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 5, 2024 · Service brakes
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, i took the wheels off to check everything was ok, pads were almost new, which I replaced last year. Drove around for…

Feb 28, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 68,000 miles
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 addition, he stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds with several unknown…

Apr 19, 2021 · Service brakes · 127,465 miles
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING MY FAMILY FROM TEXAS TO NORTH CAROLINA WHEN I RAN INTO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC LONG THE WAY. I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING, THERE WAS A LOUND GRIDDING NOISE AS IF THE ENGINE ABOUT TO FALLOUT AND MY BRAKE DIDNOT HOLD IMMEDIATELY…

Dec 3, 2020 · Unknown or other · 200,000 miles
THE EMC RELAY IS BAD. I HAVE A LETTER SAYING IT WAS A RECALL.. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. IF YOU WAITED A LITTLE WHILE IT WOULD START UP AGAIN BUT IT SEEMED THAT WHEN IT GOT HOT IT WOULD SHUT DOWN AGAIN. IT COST ME 102.00 FOR TOW TRUCK AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME 160.00 AN HOUR TO CHECK WHAT IT IS…

Aug 6, 2019 · Structure
TAKATA RECALL PAINT IS FADING IN DIFFERENT PLACES CLEAR COAT HAS FADED AWAY THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER THE PASS COUPLE OF YEARS

QX56 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	1	106	5	1
2005	3	80	2	0
2006	3	80	0	0
2007	1	21	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 QX56 has the most complaints (106). All Infiniti QX56 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Infiniti QX56 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Infiniti QX56, the most recent reported on October 28, 2010 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Infiniti QX56?: Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (33 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (32).
How many 2004 Infiniti QX56 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 106 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 5, 2024.