FAILURE OF THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN. A BROKEN LIMITER CAUSED THE TILT MOTOR TO EXERT BEYOND IT'S THRESHOLD CAUSING FAILURE DURING ENTRY/EXIT AUTOMATIC OPERATION. STEERING WHEEL NOW RUBS ON PLASTIC TRIM PIECES. REGARDLESS OF WHAT INFINITI CLAIMS, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHERS WITH SAME ISSUE: HTTP://FORUMS.NICOCLUB.COM/STEERING-WHEEL-WON-T-TURN-UNLESS-COLUMN-TILTED-UP-T611149.HTML HTTP://…
2012 infiniti M37 steering problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
2012 M37 49,700 MILES. WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE POSITION SELECTED FOR DRIVING, THE WHEEL LOCKED UP.UNABLE TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. DEALER SAID UPPER STEERING SHAFT FAILED.
WHEN ENTERING & EXITING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL ADJUST. WE STARTED NOTICING A NOISE AND THEN IT MADE A LOUD POP. I NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE COLUMN WAS IN A BIND. I MOVED THE STEERING WHEEL UP TO BE ABLE TO STEER. THIS IS RIDICULOUS ON THIS TYPE OF CAR. I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND NOT THERE IS NO RECALL??? IS THERE A RECALL OR NOT? CAN THIS B…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI M37. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TILTED DOWNWARD, IT WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,541.
When the steering wheel is adjusted up, down or the telescopic adjustment is used a loud pop is heard, the casing comes apart and it is no longer possible to turn the wheel left or right.
I'D LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MY 2012 INFINITI M37 WHICH SEEMS TO BE PRETTY FATAL. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS THE STEERING WHEEL'S ROD CRACKS OPEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED TO A LOWER POSITION. ONCE THE COVER IS CRACKED, STEERING WHEEL RUBS ON TO THE PLASTIC BEHIND IT AND MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. IF SOMEONE FACED THIS ISSUE B…
OPENED CAR WITH TOUCH KEY AND TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL MADE LOUD POPPING SOUND. STEERING WHEEL DID NOT GO TO SET POSITION AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING THANKFULLY AS IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AFTER THE POPPING SOUND. THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE KEPT IN AN UPWARD POSITION TO STEER AT ALL WITH DIFFICULTY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI M37. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2012 infiniti M37?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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.
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