I own a 2013 Infiniti AWD m37xs that I feel is unsafe because of a steering issue or something. The vehicle continually veers from side to side unless the road travelled is perfectly flat without any imperfections and it is not often a road is flat without imperfections.. I have to continual course corrections and it is very easy to overcompensate the steering, which could potentially lead to…
2013 INFINITI M37 steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2013 INFINITI M37 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 M37 | 5 |
| 2012 M37 | 11 |
| 2013 M37 (this page) | 5 |
When does it fail?
Of the 5 steering complaints filed for the 2013 INFINITI M37, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
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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
Steering accounts for 31% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
While driving my car on the van wyck expressway and the queensborough bridge in nyc, I noticed that the car steering started pulling and I momentarily lost control of the vehicle for 2-3 seconds. It was if the car started following the change in pavement or the grooves in the road. I was terrified to the point where I had to reduce my speed from 50mph to 25mph and I switched to the outer lanes.…
The steering wheel housing came off track/separated and I cannot use the steering wheel without it being in a raised manner so the housing wont rub against the steering wheel. The car is out of manuf warranty by years not mileage. (4 yr 60k). I see other complaints online and dealer will not honor the obvious design defect.
Vehicle 4was light is on. While driving after making a turn the steering wheel un-aligns itself so when you look at it it's as if the car is unaligned. It then aligns itself at some point upon another turn. I did research after reading there has been many infinity recalls for steering issues. I am highly concerned I may get into an accident due to this manufacture issue. How can I get assistance…
Shortly after purchasing my m37, I found it difficult to steer on the road. I started doing some investigation on the internet and found a concept called "tramlining" that other m Infiniti owners were experiencing and which described what I was experiencing. I don't feel there is a certain speed that triggers the condition. You really have to hold on to the steering wheel to control the car. I…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 INFINITI M37?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 56,950 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 $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.
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/2013/INFINITI/M37.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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