Issue ID | 519106 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10102942 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | QX56 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 16/07/04 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Infiniti qx56 has brake system design flaw. Front brakes need replacement on average every 4-6000 miles. Brake rotors are too small which causes rotor warpage. As a result, the steering wheel shutters back and forth when brakes are applied. There is no fix for this from nissan. This is brake design flaw also effects similar platforms such as the armada and the titan. There also is a design flaw in the front end which causes the steering wheel to shake violently when going over bumps at speeds in excess of 45 mph. Hitting certain bumps in the road can cause the front end to go into resonance, thus shaking the steering wheel enough to loose control of vehicle.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUDD LAKE, NJ |
VIN pattern | 5N3AA08C24NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/06/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | SALERNO DUANE INFINITI |
Dealer's telephone number | 973-361-6700 |
Dealer's city | DENVILLE |
Dealer's state code | NJ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 07834 |