What breaks most · 2011 to 2013 model years
Infiniti M37 problems by year
Owners have filed 53 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Infiniti M37 across model years 2011 to 2013. Three years stand out: 2011 for powertrain and transmission complaints, 2012 for steering complaints and 2013 for steering complaints.
- Years to check closely: 2011, 2012, 2013
- Complaints on file
- 532011 to 2013, all trims
- Worst year
- 201126 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 31 fires · 2 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 47kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 0Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 3 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (12) | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | Steering (9) | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | Steering (4) |
What fails on the 2011 Infiniti M37
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 46% |
12 | 1 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 19% |
5 | 1 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 15% |
4 | 0 | Shop steering parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
| Unknown or other | 12% |
3 | 0 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 12% |
3 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 12% |
3 | 1 | Shop engine parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 8% |
2 | 0 | Shop suspension parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
| Stability controlABS and wheel speed sensors | 8% |
2 | 0 | Shop stability control parts for the 2011 Infiniti M37 |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Hesitating/jerking. Unable to accelerate past 44-45 mph, 2400 rpm. Had to move from the far left lane across 4 lanes shoulder was driving on a city main rd and the front passenger side axle slipped out fo socket and and caused my car to be inoperable
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Plastic surrounding streaming column separated. Stearing will not turn all the way and the plastic is rubbing against each other making a noise while trying to turn or any stearing.
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About 2 weeks ago my 4was and traction light came on while driving under 35 mph in my subdivision in a straight line and nothing seems to fix it, now on wet roads car feels loose in the rear. I have heard lots of complaints about this system and feel it is a safety concern and should be a recall. Thanks
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Infiniti M37 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2011, 2012, 2013 carry the most filings on the Infiniti M37. The 2011 alone has 26 complaints, led by powertrain and transmission.
What is the most common Infiniti M37 problem?
On the 2011 model year, the most-reported component is powertrain and transmission with 12 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Infiniti M37 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Infiniti M37 complaints that include mileage is about 47,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.