Infiniti Qx56 2009

Model Qx56 made in 2009 by Infiniti got 3 recalls as well as 27 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 5.6 engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
5.6 8Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsR12/18/1415.2/24.2/18.2551Premium4605S.U.V. - 2WD15-May-08
5.6 8Lockup/automatic, 5 gears412/17/1415.1/23.6/18.0207Premium4605S.U.V. - 4WD15-May-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
10V074000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)34000003/22/2010MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/03/201003/03/2010
Defect SummaryNissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. the instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
10V072000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 02/09/2007 to 12/14/2009V (Vehicle)17938303/22/2010MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.03/02/201003/02/2010
Defect SummaryNissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. the brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. the pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Consequence SummaryThe driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
10E019000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. E (Equipment)1873MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/20/201005/21/2010
Defect SummaryNissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and qx56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles. the lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.
Consequence SummaryIf the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 14, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
ITB-08-024A07/21/200810032305Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenance03/03/2010
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ITB08-024A07/21/200810025521Srs precautions during service; incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all infiniti models with the srs systems. *pe08/15/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ITB-10-02504/08/201010032629Infiniti: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the propeller shaft removed. *pe04/21/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
ITB-09-02004/06/200910030145Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe08/07/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
ITB-09-02004/06/200910030145Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe08/07/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
ITB12-01804/10/201210043948Infiniti: the electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle. *js05/02/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
ITB-11-049-B07/06/201210044526Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. no models listed. model years 1998-2013. *pe07/11/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
ITB-09-03106/19/200910030086Infiniti: affected vehicles has the mil on and dtc p1421 stored (cold start control) in ecm. *pe07/31/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ITB-10-02504/08/201010032629Infiniti: the propeller shaft u joint (journal/journal bearings) is the source of noise and/or vibration on an applied vehicle. diagnose by evaluating the u joint with the propeller shaft removed. *pe04/21/2010
ITB-09-06211/17/200910032524Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe04/09/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ITB-03-051C07/21/200810032304Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
ITB-03-051C07/21/200810032304Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
ITB-10-02704/27/201010032994Infiniti: a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). refer to the appropriate service manual, follow the diagnostic and repair information for xenon headlamps. *pe06/21/2010
ITB-03-051C07/21/200810032304Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ITB-03-051C07/21/200810032304Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of03/03/2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
ITB-03-051C07/21/200810032304Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of03/03/2010
ITY/WIPER (PWS)
ITB-09-011-A08/27/201210047039Infiniti: when insects, dirt, finger prints, oil film, moisture or exhaust gas is near or around rain sensor, this causes the rain sensor, when wiper lever is pushed down, to either make a single stroke or operate unexpectedly. no models11/05/2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
ITB-12-00502/03/201210043720Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe04/24/2012
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
ITB-04-051B12/23/200910032790Infiniti: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe05/24/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ITB-10-056-A09/25/201210046600Infiniti: information provided regarding accurate diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensors on certain vehicles. models 2007-2013 infiniti. *pe10/17/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ITB-10-056-A09/25/201210046600Infiniti: information provided regarding accurate diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensors on certain vehicles. models 2007-2013 infiniti. *pe10/17/2012
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ITB-12-01403/22/201210043815Infiniti: power steering hose service part change. the hose now comes without the pressure sensor. if only pressure sensor needs replacement do not replace any hoses. *js04/27/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
ITB-12-00502/03/201210043720Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe04/24/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT
ITB-10-035A10/06/201010034905Infiniti: front suspension noise. a noise (clunking, squeaking, popping) can be heard when performing at least one of the following actions-turning steering wheel left/right; driving over speed bumps; driving on rough roads; accelerating/01/26/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
ITB-04-051B12/23/200910032790Infiniti: clicking noise from rear axles during take-off/acceleration. *pe05/24/2010
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ITB-12-00802/27/201210043624Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensor(s) detects air slowly leaking and warning light is on for low tire pressure. *pe04/16/2012
ITB-09-05009/29/200910031304Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe01/04/2010