2011 Infiniti M Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 18, 2012 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Infiniti M. That is the most of any M model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 1,350 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Infiniti M problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~1,350 mi
Air Bags1
Steering1 · ~1,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%1,350——
Air Bags120%———
Steering120%1,000——
Visibility120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 4 complaints
2011: 4201142012: 120121

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Infiniti M recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasolineFeb 24, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V069000 · 79,275 vehicles

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.

Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have noticed problems on multiple occasions with my m37 not accelerating when i hit the gas. While getting over into another lane to pass a vehicle my car stalled for a few seconds while trying to accelerate and i was almost rear ended by another car. Two months ago i went to accelerate on the…

Power Train · received May 18, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10458945

2011 infiniti m37x. Consumer writes in regards to air bag light illuminating. *tgw the consumer stated with the light being on, there is no protection for the passenger. The light stayed on during various trips, for five minutes, three minutes and 13 minutes. When the consumer shut the vehicle off…

Air Bags · received Sep 29, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10428530

I have concerning issues with the transmission of this vehicle since purchase 8/27/2010. The transmission has major hesitation when accelerating, slowing down and with everday use(jerky feeling in city traffic) no matter what drive mode is used i.e sport, normal, eco, snow modes. Whether you pull…

Power Train · received Sep 27, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10427671

Sunvisor does not fold back far enough blocking tall driver's view of road. Left edge of sunvisor hits edge of trim preventing proper adjustment. Note that 2012 visors have been slightly redesigned and work properly. *tr

Visibility · received May 26, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10402797

Difficulty in steering a new 2011 infinity m37s. *tr

Steering · received Jan 31, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10379638

Other Infiniti M years

← 2009 M · 2012 M →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2012 M12
201151
2009 M10
2008 M10
2007 M30
2004 M20
2003 M20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Infiniti M?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Infiniti M?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Infiniti M a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.