2011 Infiniti M37
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Infiniti M37 has 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: i leased my infiniti m37 sport the first month it came out in 2010 (2011 model). the first day i drove the car the issues were apparent. i drove it directly back to the dealership, they said everything was fine..its learning your driving style..(i too have had mercedes, bmw, audi etc that learn your.
48
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
15 complaints- • I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR
- • THE TRANSMISSION IN THE M37'S HAVE A MAJOR FLAW. IT IS A 7 SPEED AND HAS A DIFFICULT TIME FIGURING WHAT GEAR TO GO INTO. WHEN YOU ARE ACCELERATING ONTO AN OFF RAMP THERE IS A MAJOR DELAY AND THE TRANSMISSION CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT GEAR TO GO INTO. YOU COULD BE KILLED TRYING TO GET ON AN INTERSTATE
- • I WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM OFF AN ON RAMP ONTO A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR COMPLETELY HESITATED. THE TRANSMISSION TOOK A GOOD TWO SECONDS TO ACCELERATE AND GET INTO A SAFE POSITION TO PASS, WHEN I WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A CAR IN THE SLOW LANE. I HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT BEFORE ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE
“I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
5 complaints- • WE OWN A 2011 INFINITY M37X THAT WE FEEL IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A STEERING DEFECT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNLESS THE ROAD TRAVELLED IS PERFECTLY FLAT WITHOUT ANY IMPERFECTIONS. WE HAVE TO MAKE CONTINUAL COURSE CORRECTIONS AND IT IS VERY EASY TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING, WHI
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI M37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH THE DEALER (SEWELL INFINITI OF DALLAS, 7110 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX 75209, (972) 490-4545) AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLA
- • 4WAS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THE REAR OF THE CAR IS VERY UNSTABLE, SWAYS, JERKS AND STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTER.THE STEERING WHEEL IS NEVER CENTERED AND DRIFTS IN ONE DIRECTION WITH A NEW ALIGNMNET. INFINITI HAS RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE HICAS ACTUATOR.
“WE OWN A 2011 INFINITY M37X THAT WE FEEL IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A STEERING DEFECT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNLESS THE ROAD TRAVELLED IS PERFECTLY FLAT WITHOUT ANY IMPERFECTIONS. WE HAVE TO MAKE CONTINUAL COURSE CORRECTIONS AND IT IS VERY EASY TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING, WHI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints- • TRAVELING ON I95, MINIMALLY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS (SNOW), CAR SUDDENLY STARTS HESITATING/JERKING. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 44-45 MPH, 2400 RPM. HAD TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE ACROSS 4 LANES SHOULDER. APPARENTLY VEHICLE ENTERED "FAILSAFE" MODE. TOOK TO DEALER LATER IN THE DAY, AT WHICH POINT T
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI M37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOK THAT HELD THE FLOOR MAT IN PLACE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS NOT STABLE. THE FLOOR MAT BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ERRONEOUSLY, RESULTING IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI M37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND JERKED WHILE DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING MORE THAN 200 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT
“TRAVELING ON I95, MINIMALLY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS (SNOW), CAR SUDDENLY STARTS HESITATING/JERKING. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 44-45 MPH, 2400 RPM. HAD TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE ACROSS 4 LANES SHOULDER. APPARENTLY VEHICLE ENTERED "FAILSAFE" MODE. TOOK TO DEALER LATER IN THE DAY, AT WHICH POINT T”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
4 complaints- • I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR
- • 2011 INFINITI M37. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG MALFUNCTION AND ENGINE NOT STARTING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE REPAIR BILL WAS IN EXCESS OF $20,000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES WERE A CONSTANT PROBLEM.
- • TRAVELING ON I95, MINIMALLY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS (SNOW), CAR SUDDENLY STARTS HESITATING/JERKING. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 44-45 MPH, 2400 RPM. HAD TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE ACROSS 4 LANES SHOULDER. APPARENTLY VEHICLE ENTERED "FAILSAFE" MODE. TOOK TO DEALER LATER IN THE DAY, AT WHICH POINT T
“I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
3 complaints- • BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. I HAD TO JUMP IT COUPLE TIMES AND TODAY I JUMPED IT, EVERYTHING CAME BACK, BUT THE CAR WON'T START. IT FLASHES 'WARNING KEY SYSTEM'. THE CAR IS AT THE INFINITI DEALER NOW. THEY WILL CALL ME TOMORROW WITH THE INFO ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CAR. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CA
- • BATTERY FAILURES CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNABLE TO HANDLE OVERNIGHT DISCHARGE.WITH ONBOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WITHIN 2 DAYS THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START. *TR
- • AFTER 3 DAYS PARKING IN GARAGE, THE BATTERY WAS DRAINED. WE HOOKED UP A BATTERY CHARGER. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASHED A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE CAR WENT TOTALLY DEAD. NONE OF THE BUTTONS WAS WORKING, NOT EVEN THE TRUNK LID. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED BE
“BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. I HAD TO JUMP IT COUPLE TIMES AND TODAY I JUMPED IT, EVERYTHING CAME BACK, BUT THE CAR WON'T START. IT FLASHES 'WARNING KEY SYSTEM'. THE CAR IS AT THE INFINITI DEALER NOW. THEY WILL CALL ME TOMORROW WITH THE INFO ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CAR. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL CA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 48 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐STEERING: WE OWN A 2011 INFINITY M37X THAT WE FEEL IS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF A STEERING DEFECT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY VEERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE UNLESS THE ROAD TRAVELLED IS PERFECTLY FLAT WITHOUT ANY IMPERFECTIONS. WE HAVE TO MAKE CONTINUAL COURSE CORRECTIONS AND IT IS VERY EASY TO OVERCOMPENSATE THE STEERING, WHI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: TRAVELING ON I95, MINIMALLY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS (SNOW), CAR SUDDENLY STARTS HESITATING/JERKING. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PAST 44-45 MPH, 2400 RPM. HAD TO MOVE FROM THE FAR LEFT LANE ACROSS 4 LANES SHOULDER. APPARENTLY VEHICLE ENTERED "FAILSAFE" MODE. TOOK TO DEALER LATER IN THE DAY, AT WHICH POINT T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: I LEASED MY INFINITI M37 SPORT THE FIRST MONTH IT CAME OUT IN 2010 (2011 MODEL). THE FIRST DAY I DROVE THE CAR THE ISSUES WERE APPARENT. I DROVE IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE..ITS LEARNING YOUR DRIVING STYLE..(I TOO HAVE HAD MERCEDES, BMW, AUDI ETC THAT LEARN YOUR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti M37 — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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