2011 Infiniti M37 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 22, 2025 · 31 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other M37 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Infiniti M37. That is the most of any M37 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 48%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2011 Infiniti M37 problems

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

Power Train15 · ~44,000 mi
Steering5 · ~102,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~44,000 mi
Engine4 · ~22,013 mi
Electrical System3 · ~29,325 mi
Unknown or Other3
Air Bags2
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~95,053 mi
Suspension2 · ~24,553 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1548%44,000——
Steering516%102,000——
Vehicle Speed Control516%44,000——
Engine413%22,013——
Electrical System310%29,325——
Unknown or Other310%———
Air Bags26%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)26%95,053——
Suspension26%24,553——
Forward Collision Avoidance13%———
Service Brakes13%25——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13%———
Structure13%———
Tires13%1——
Visibility13%———
Wheels13%100,750——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 8 complaints
2012: 3201232013: 3201332014: 8201482015: 2201522016: 2201622017: 1201712018: 3201832019: 4201942020: 3202032021: 1202112025: 120251

n = 31 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Infiniti M37 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Infiniti M37.

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Recent owner reports

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

im the dealer sold my the car or maker uncertain problem

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Dec 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706492

The Air Bag Warning Light on the dash blinks continuously and the Front Passenger Air Bag Status Light remains on whether or not the seat is occupied. I took the car to the Infiniti dealer. The Service Advisor said the Occupant Classification System Control Unit or OCS sensor needs to be replaced…

Air Bags · received Nov 8, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11439686

Vehicle has hesitation during acceleration, it lags and transmission is unresponsive most of the times. There are other times that the vehicles transmission will downshift and rev up while coasting down hill while foot is off accelerator. Vehicle only has 59k miles on it and should not be having…

Power Train · received Dec 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11378150

The car hestitates, jerks, revs at low speed, rough idling, and slow acceleration. I replaced the maf sensor b 4 months ago after my car engine ligth came on while on the highway and i couldnt accelerate pass 30 miles per hour.i had to pray and drive to the nearest place for them to fix it.

Power Train · received Sep 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11353083

I'd like to report a problem that has occurred with my 2011 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…

Steering · received Feb 26, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11311765

Other Infiniti M37 years

2012 M37 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 M37160
2012 M37310
2011310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Infiniti M37?

Owners most often report power train, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Infiniti M37?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Infiniti M37 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M37 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.