ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 INFINITI QX56 brakes problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 9 brakes complaints filed for the 2007 INFINITI QX56, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Brakes accounts for 43% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Worksheet was added on page 10. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures - Aftermarket tire sealers - Aftermarket wheels - Inflating/deflating tires with TPMS/LTPWS sensors See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty. - To avoid such damage, ensure that the tire changer being used and the operator of the tire changer are capable of servicing run flat and low profile tires. - Operator?s manuals for such tire changers must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too mu
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
As I was driving my brake light came on and as I tried to hit the brake pedal I noticed a loud grinding noise and the brake going to the floor and car not stopping. This is the second time this have happened this is very dangerous. There are many complaints that I have read and something needs to be done because I will definitely take it to fox 5... *tr
I'm having brake problems with my 2007 qx56. I have been experiencing a brake problem twice in 2 weeks. At random times, it is difficult to bring the vehicle to a stop. It acted like the ABS was trying to engage. It was like I was slipping on something when I was applying the brakes. There is a slight metal rattle noise while pressing the brake pedal all the way down while trying to come…
The brakes of my 2007 Infiniti qx56 failed when I was driving my whole family, including two kids, on the ramp up to highway. I stepped on brakes to slightly slow down for entering the free way after another car, and all four wheels started to have loud grinding sounds, and brakes didn't take action, no matter how hard I step on it. I have to make a sharp curve out to the emergency lane and slide…
While driving the SUV on the highway I went to brake and it acted as if the ABS bra king system engaged. The brake light came on the dash. I pulled off the highway and turned the car off. When I started the car again the brake light went out and the brakes acted as normal after that.
The power brakes seem to go out during driving. They chug then require extreme force pressure on pedal to stop. Shutting down the car and then waiting and turing it back on seems to restart it.
When driving at slow speeds break light comes on, and the brakes vibrate. I've taken the car to the dealership and the technicians could not find the problem. I then shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle and the brakes worked properly. The same issue has happened twice, once at lax, and the most recent being today 6/11/2019.
The brake light comes on, the brake pedal weakens and brake system makes a rattling noise when the pedal is pressed. It makes it very difficult to stop the car.
While driving brake light comes on (not ABS light), and when push the brakes is hard to stop and has a rattle noise on brakes, if you turn the vehicle off and turned back on everything goes to normal, I know that this problem is on Nissan armada wich it has a recall but not on the Infiniti, the recall is delta stroke sensor with code c1179
While driving my vehicle I applied the brakes to slow for a turn. My brakes make a loud grinding sound and were not properly working. The brake light came on and pulled off the road. Once the vehicle was put in park and restarted the light went off and the brakes worked properly again. I have read several other stories of this happening to others. Why isn't Infiniti doing anything about this?…
Had brakes trouble with your 2007 INFINITI QX56?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 INFINITI QX56?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 99,400 and 144,000 miles, with the median around 110,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 99,400; a quarter make it past 144,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/INFINITI/QX56.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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