After 3 days parking in garage, the battery was drained. We hooked up a battery charger. The dashboard lights flashed a few times and then the electrical system completely shut down. The car went totally dead. None of the buttons was working, not even the trunk lid. Similar situation happened before, but the car was able to start by jumping. We will contact the dealer today. There must be…
2011 INFINITI M37 electrical problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 3 electrical complaints filed for the 2011 INFINITI M37, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
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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
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Battery failures car electrical system unable to handle overnight discharge.with onboard electrical system. Within 2 days the battery is dead and requires a jump start. *tr
Battery keeps draining. I had to jump it couple times and today I jumped it, everything came back, but the car won't start. It flashes 'warning key system'. The car is at the Infiniti dealer now. They will call me tomorrow with the info about what's going on with the car. This is a beautiful car!!!! Infiniti please fix these problems. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 INFINITI M37?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 32,542 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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/2011/INFINITI/M37.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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