2012 Infiniti QX56

While driving my vehicle with my family, I experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of control. I was able to safely maneuver the vehicle off the roadway without injury. After inspection, it was determined that the subframe had fractured due to severe rust, which was not previously identified. The failure occurred without warning and directly impacted the ability to control the vehicle, creating a significant safety hazard. No warnings or messages indicated a problem existed prior to the failure.

While driving at highway speed, rear of vehicle suddenly became uncontrolled and caused vehicle to swerve dangerously. If a vehicle would have been in the adjacent lane an accident would have occurred. Upon initial inspection, the left rear lower control arm failed catastrophically due to rust rendering the vehicle undrivable. Driver and passenger were put at risk as a result of this incident. Deeper inspection revealed the right rear control arm was also compromised due to rust as well as the two forward mounting points of the modular rear suspension cradle (framework). No warning lights appeared, however the steering wheel did begin correcting to the right just prior to event, similar to heavy wind situation. Parts have not been inspected by manufacturer. Pictures attached. Parts are available for inspection upon request.

I HAVE ISSUES WITH AIR COMPRESSOR AND TIMING CHAIN THAT JUST RANDOMLY WENT OUT, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL OR CAMPAIGN FOR IT WITH INFINITI I CALLED INFINITI AND SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY STATED IT WAS NOT FOR MY ACTUAL VIN NUMBER BUT FOR SAME CAR WITH DIFFERENT VIN NUMBER, I ASKED THE QUESTION SINCE I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT HAS A RECALL ON ANOTHER VIN SAME VEHICLE SHOULDN'T YOUR COMPANY FIX ALL OF THAT YEAR VEHICLES MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS TOLD NO.

MY 2012 INFINITI QX56 WITH HBMC DRIVES VERY TWITCHY AND FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IT HADLES WELL ON PERFECTLY SMOOTH ROADS BUT IF THERE ARE ANY IMPERFECTIONS IT TRIES TO JUMP BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE. I HAVE HAD THE WHEELS BALANCED AND ALIGNMENT PERFORMED AT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED THE DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS. IF I AM COMING INTO A CORNER TOO FAST THE BACK END WILL SKIP ABOUT AS IF THE REAR ALIGNMENT IS OUT OF WHACK. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS HAS TO DO WITH THE 22" WHEELS BEING TOO HEAVY OR THE DRIVE BY WIRE BEING CALIBRATED TO SENSITIVE OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SUSPENSION THE DEALER IS NOT SPOTTING. I FEEL LIKE I WANT TO TRADE THE CAR IN AFTER ONLY 4 MONTHS AND 8,000 MILES OF DRIVING IT.