Infiniti QX56 Problems | Weaknesses of the Used Infiniti QX56
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2021
- Should you buy a used Infiniti QX56? Pros and cons, maintenance costs and common problems of the Infiniti QX56.
Transmission problems: 5-speed auto is the only QX56 gearbox
Engine reliability: VK56DE V8 - Авто та транспорт
It has been 13 months since I have had my 2004 Infiniti QX56. I have paid over $1,100.00 in repairs but the Beauty & the Beast is running great. That’s what I call my Infiniti QX56. Only because women call it a beauty and some men call it a beast when it’s driving toward you lol. So I call her my, Beauty & the beast. Anyway, I just pray God blessed her to go 3 to 4 more years.
My 1st review I said I made a horrible mistake in buying it. My only mistake was the dealership I purchased it from. They could have fixed the minor repairs before selling it. Especially for what I paid them for her.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Infiniti and pray we all get several more years out of the Infiniti QX56.
I own a 2004 Infiniti QX56 with 211,000 miles that is still going strong. This SUV has pulled my boat for thousands of miles with no issues. The truck has never left me stranded and I would highly recommend it because the engine and transmission is bullet proof. Now, the only issues I had was of course a hairline crack in the left exhaust manifold which occasionally triggers the service engine light, it burns about a quart of oil every thousand miles, the fuel gauge was replaced recently, so these are minor issues for a vehicle that runs great and starts every time. Oh, also I have had an intermittent wood pecker sound from the dashboard caused from the the AC unit, which bugs my wife LOL. I will definitely keep this truck for at least three to five more years and hopefully get over 300,000 mile on it.
Good to hear this as I just inherited my dad's 2005 with 101K miles on it. I had my uncle mechanic check it out before driving it 800 miles home. I seem to have just a couple minor (I hope) issues such as AC not working correctly and need new head light bulbs (I hope that the only problem.) Besides being a gas guzzler it will work well as my work vehicle for my home inspection business.
@@dereksmith6097
You will love this vehicle, Derek. With just regular oil changes, flushing the radiator fluid and changing the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles, you should enjoy this SUV for many years. Good luck.
The sound you are hearing is a blend door actuator. The main issues is the clock spring, fuel gauge cluster, seal behind the oil sending unit and exhaust manifolds do crack and leak. I have over 200k miles on mines and I would gladly buy it again. Not many SUVs on the road are as reliable. I'm an automotive technician so I can day that with experience.
@@brucetec6597 Hi Bruce, you just described perfectly every issue that I have with the truck.
It is funny that we have the same problems, but like you stated, I would buy this truck again (or Nissan Armada ). Now, I have about 216,000 miles and still going strong. The only thing that I do now is put about a quart of oil every six to eight weeks due to the oil leak.
@@ivannadler1789 lol. Look behind the oil filter there is a the sending unit that usually leaks. It's not the whole unit just the o ring in the back of it. Probably 7 to 8 dollars for it. The other usual leaks are the valve cover gaskets.
The 04-10 QX56 and 04-15 armada are most reliable of all. The 11+ qx56 and 17+ armada are the most unreliable. These suvs have gone passed the 300k mile mark. With proper maintenance these suvs will last a lifetime. The oil burning issue I’ve never heard of. The timing chain issue I’ve never heard of, thats only the VK45 engine. The common issues with these are transmission hoses can leak and burst, blend door actuators go bad, dash bezels crack. Exhaust manifolds crack, Air ride issues, instrument cluster issues, door seal leaks, front pinion seal can leak 4x4 only. And this is on high mileage ones. But all that can be prevented with proper maintance. these suvs come with a solid engine and drivetrain. I wouldnt be too worried on reliability on these. How I know I own a 2005 titan and 2006 qx56 with high miles and are the most reliable suv and truck I’ve ever owned.
My 2006 has 150k miles. A driveshaft u joint was replaced years ago. Has the woodpecker in the dash regularly. Just mildly annoying. The rear lift gate glass hinge broke, replaced. Liftgate motor came loose, repaired. No other significant problems, knock on wood. Gets 12 mpg... Still really like it. Great for towing the boat.
I have an 04 armada with 194,500 and it is very strong and still going…. And if they would break they are easy to work on compare to other suvs👍🏼
I love my qx56 I’ve put 233000 miles on it. It doesn’t burn a drop of oil. I recently replaced the transmission at around 230,000 miles. I have towed a heavy 7500# rv for thousands of miles with it. I’ve thought about buying something different, but it will be hard to beat the ‘08 qx56! Good luck with yours.
Did you buy it brand new?
@@situationofchaos I bought it with about 30,000 miles
When you tow, do you put it in tow mode, I have a 5000 pound trailer I’m wondering if that’s heavy enough for tow mode
Thank you for all the information you have given. Sounds like I made a horrible mistake in buying my QX56. After 3 months of having it, I paid over $600 to have it repaired for two different things. And today it breaks down on me AGAIN. This time it does not want to go forward or reverse. It starts and sounds normal until I push down on the gas to go. It’s almost like I have it in park and push all the way down on the gas and it just sits there like I’m trying to burn rubber. I have no mechanic that I can go to that will be honest with the repair cost. I got charged $450 for a new belt and a new alternator, plus labor. Another mechanic told me that the repair shop charged me way to much. It sucks that people can be so dishonest.
Thank you again for sharing.
$450 a alternator on that truck isn’t bad , that truck will
Pull a premium with many repair shops
That is a good price if they are quality parts. Anyone can do a cheaper job cutting corners and putting garbage parts on you Infiniti. They are great vehicles. If you don't want to do repairs then the only way is to buy new and that is still not guaranteed.
This is what I learned. Take it to a shop for a diagnostic ask for a list of parts needed. Do your research and buy your own parts then hire a mobile mechanic to do the repairs. I was just quoted 3500 motor mount job which I handled myself for 500! I never left my house and it was done in one day
@@abubomom2 I wish it were that easy
Keep truck in 2wd there is a black rubber grommet next to shifter closest to you,I took a flat head screwdriver popped it off depressed the spring security button shift too park drive reverse it acts up under that wood grain cover,when park get back in car turn on you will hear it the anti theft lock again just depress it again and get back in drive gear
I just bought mine the ride is solid, starts and cranks with no issues. I had one issue but it happened when I changed the battery it locked me out and wouldn’t turn over after that day it’s been running great. However it always smokes on start up, and it has a smell to it, which I hope is not to serious, I really love it cuz it’s spacious
I have never had anyone of this problems with my 2006 QX56 with over 300K. I never replaced the timing chain. The only know problem for the vehicle was the Catalytic Converters which is known by Nissan USA for a problem
Mine is a 2009 infinte Qx 56
That's cap
I am buying 2009 next should I pass it,or?
Stevica, if it has only one owner with records and low miles then i think it would be nice. If it has over 120k miles, i would pass on it because you will be replacing parts. It is reliable but parts will fell over time.
@@stevicanikolic4378 if u pick one be ready to buy a tone of Catalytic Converter
I own a 06 qx56 with 175k. Runs fine. Had to fix a control arm, rack and pinion and rear air shock. Bad roads where I live so it's not uncommon for these repairs. A few minor issues just started to arise. Like losing power when accelerate. Im Looking to diagnose as it just started. And the common rpm/speedometer failing.
I jinks myself after my first post. I have since replaced my Evap canister vent, ECU unit, fuel pump, temperature sensor gauge and have had my instrument cluster rebuilt. Waiting for the instrument cluster to come in tomorrow to see if that will fix all my gauge problems and my no start problem I’ve been having. Let you know what the update will be.
Did you fix your no start problem?
My 2011 loaded QX56 needed both cats/exhaust manifold replaced the day after I bought it. Dealer fixed for $500. Next it burned so much oil that it clogged the cats. (warranty doesn't cover cats) Also had to replace an engine that threw 2 rods due to no oil in the crankcase. Oil pressure gauge never registered low oil and no warning light. That happened while towing a 4500 lb RV in the middle of nowhere. Next engine has 85K miles on it and is throwing oil into the cats again. This is not a bullet proof motor. Ring seals go fast. The car rides like a dream and handles like a sports car in the mountains. 0-60 is a timed 6.01 with a full tank and 2 adults. No one with any sense seems willing to pull out in front of this beast. If they could only build a reliable motor it would be great.
I'm looking to buy one of these or an Armada and the comments make me feel even better about it. Looking forward to finding the right one
did u buy one?
There is a 2005 QX56 I’m interested in buying, would like to ask should I buy it or maybe go for a different car? Car runs good and has no issues but I would like a suggestion from those who actually own one if it’s a good decision?
I have 2008 armada for 13 years now and the only problems I've had out this vehicle was headlight bulbs, front brakes issues, code on my converter, and fuel gauge misreading. But all and all I got over my money worth in it. And for the size of it and looking at the price of newer suvs, I'm not getting rid of it.
Wowwwwwwwww that's great to hear,im thinking about getting one,but watching this video I'm not so sure,but you said yours was pretty much problem free huh,hows the ride quality???
@@mercedesbenzs600bash it rides great and its on 30s. Its been on 30s for 7 years now. No problems!
Lol my fuel gauge reads full when empty and empty when full.
@@mercedesbenzs600bash out of all the suvs out its the most reliable.
@@brucetec6597 I ended up getting a Toyota Sequoia Limited...
I have an 06 with 205,000 strong engine and transmission just replaced the 4 rear control arms upper and lower
I am currently driving a 2006 QX56 at 255,000 and my oxygen sensors are tripping codes 24/7!
I have a 2011 qx56. When I start it. It runs fine for about 20mins or so. Then it shuts off. When I try to start it again it's like the battery died. Then when I let it sit for an hour or so. It starts again normal then shuts off in 20mins again. Any idea what could be the problem ?
Maybe alternator is bad
May be a sensor problem when engine is heated up sensor gives wrong reading to the engine.
Avinash Edwin: I have the same vehicle. Mines turned out to be the Catalytic Converter. Engine was getting choked and would shut off, wouldn't start again until it sat @ least an hour or so. On cool nights, it would run for more than 20 minutes. 1 mechanic told me it was my batter, other told me it was my alternator. Finally got the right, expensive answer.
camshaft position sensor. Right under the intake.
Most 2010 to 2014 have timing chain issue 5000 to repair beware . And cat issues 1800 each
I'm about to buy a 2006 infinity Q56 from a good friend from school! He told me that the only thing he had to fix since he's had it is the suspension that costed him $4000. So I asked him to be honest with me, and tell me what's wrong with it! He said nothing until yesterday. He said the check engine light came on, and he's got the trouble code and it's the catalytic converter so he said that he'll get it fix before I buy it in January 2022. I used to work on cars, but not foreign ones!! He wants $2800 for it. The truck is really clean, inside and out, but should I take a chance and buy it? Please advise!!😉
I have one with 172k and I just towed a 30’ travel trailer all around the mountains west during 120 degrees heat. I also drove it through 40 inches of snow last winter. My neighborhood was cheering because they were all stuck until I made a path. This thing is amazing. Comfortable reliable. We love it. We call it the beast. Only issue is MPG which is 14 average right now
Buy it. I've had a 06 for 6 years now and only replaced exhaust manifold and cat, other than that just break pads every year. Danm good ride, very solid and reliable. Tons of power and will pull danm near anything.
Just bought mine and It was abandoned and someone living in it , got it for 3k with 165k miles only thing serious that I currently found is rack and pinion, I changed oil, belt, and its running great
Mine is a pretty good one but i just learned i had a mechanic who fixed one thing and breaks another.....😢😢😢i hate it...
Easy engine swap Infiniti QX56 2004-2010 5.7 Hemi engine, 6.4 392 Scat pack engine, 6.2 Demon engine, Audi 4.2 V8 TDI Diesel engine, Audi 5.2 V10 TDI Diesel engine, Audi 6.0 V12 TDI Diesel engine , Porsche 4.5 V8 TDI Diesel engine, 4.8 V8 TDI Diesel engine .
I'm not all that mechanical, but swapping in a different manufacturers engine into a different manufacturers vehicle can't be construed as simple, simple would be swapping in another Nissan where the electric plug into each other and the computers/ecms can read each other
I bought my QX56 2years ago so I go to smog it and it wouldn’t pass smog. I have replaced 3 of the 5 O2 sensors and it only has 137k miles. The thing that really gets me is the paint is pealing off in sheets on the hood and rear door. Also it has a problem starting sometimes. I have never had so many problems with a car and this is supposed to be a high end vehicle. Very disappointed in it.
I forgot to put the year iris a 2012.
He's talking about newer models.
I think.
Transmission problems
You are reciting a written verbal which has little or nothing to do with this particular model line or year of manufacture. Nothing you state in the 4:47 (which sounds just like another on youtube) rehearsal has to do with actual, nominal or abusive use of the vehicle or the conditions under-which it is used and driven. This is a great ploy to get viewers but coming from an owner who has a 2010 QX56 with 279,873 miles on it, you are full of crap and yes, there is maintenance to be done but, my particular year is when Infiniti had a partnership with Mercedes to make their drive train and transmission and there has been ZERO maintenance outside of regularly scheduled and no failure. Please get rid of the MasterDarsPro crap on the QX56 and try to make money by some other way; stop misleading people. If I were to buy a QX56 off a spammer like you, I would expect all the things you mention to go wrong.....