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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2012 INFINITI M37 powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2012 INFINITI M37 have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 M37 | 15 |
| 2012 M37 (this page) | 6 |
| 2013 M37 | 3 |
What stands out
Powertrain accounts for 19% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA powertrain complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 13 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle operation and function to help with vehicle diagnosis and diagnostic validation. IMPORTANT: For transmission/engine repair or replacement, retailers are required to connect C-III plus and perform ?Diagnosis (All Systems)?. Performing C-III plus ?Diagnosis (All Systems)? is also required prior to contacting any Infiniti call center (i.e. TECH-LINE, PCC, or WCC) for diagnostic support or claim preauthorization. NOTE: For additional information regarding Automated
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What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Infiniti m37. The contact stated that the transmission hesitated and exhibited a loud bang when shifting. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was test driven. The dealer re-programmed the transmission control module and the engine control module. The contact stated that the vehicle performed well for a while but the failure soon recurred. The…
Experienced very slow accelerator response since vehicle was brand new. Now in addition to that the car is having horrible problems while braking, transmission bangs out of gear, the car also drops multiple gears at once which causes a very high rev of engine. It feels so rough it makes it feel like you've been hit from behind. This car feels very unsafe to drive. There must be faulty…
I notice when I brought this car at 47,000 miles used the car was lack of power and hesitated to go when trying to pass other car ..I thought it was just software problems but it happened the 2nd time , but this time almost cost the accident,when I was going to make a left turn the hesitated for about 6to9second delay befor it take off was close of other car hitting me
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact also stated that while driving on an incline, the vehicle lost power upon depressing the accelerator pedal and rolled backward, forcing the contact to depress the accelerator pedal to the floorboard to maintain…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2012 INFINITI M37?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2012 INFINITI M37?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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/2012/INFINITI/M37.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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