infiniti M37 problems
0 safety recalls. 31 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
WE OWN A 2011 INFINITY M37X THAT WE FEEL IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A STEERING DEFECT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNLESS THE ROAD TRAVELLED IS PERFECTLY FLAT WITHOUT ANY IMPERFECTIONS. WE HAVE TO MAKE CONTINUAL COURSE CORRECTIONS AND IT IS VERY EASY TO…
I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM OFF AN ON RAMP ONTO A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY HESITATED. THE TRANSMISSION TOOK A GOOD TWO SECONDS TO ACCELERATE AND GET INTO A SAFE POSITION TO PASS, WHEN I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A CAR IN THE SLOW LANE. I HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT BEFORE…
VEHICLE HAS HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION, IT LAGS AND TRANSMISSION IS UNRESPONSIVE MOST OF THE TIMES. THERE ARE OTHER TIMES THAT THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WILL DOWNSHIFT AND REV UP WHILE COASTING DOWN HILL WHILE FOOT IS OFF ACCELERATOR. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 59K MILES ON IT AND…
The Air Bag Warning Light on the dash blinks continuously and the Front Passenger Air Bag Status Light remains on whether or not the seat is occupied. I took the car to the Infiniti dealer. The Service Advisor said the Occupant Classification System Control Unit or OCS sensor…
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Common questions
Is the 2011 Infiniti M37 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Infiniti M37 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Infiniti M37?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 15 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti M37 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Infiniti M37?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 31 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.