YearToAvoid

Infiniti M37 Best and Worst Years (2011–2013)

No Infiniti M37 year is flagged as an outright avoid based on NHTSA data. The 2011 model has the highest Complaint Index (100) with 31 complaints, mostly transmission and powertrain related, while 2013 has the lowest index (0) with 16 complaints.

Model years
3
2011–2013
NHTSA complaints
78
Recall campaigns
0
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Top problem area
Transmission & Powertrain

M37 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti M37 problems and recalls by year

YearVerdictIndexComplaintsCrashesFiresRecallsTop issueMPGNCAP
2011No verdict10031400Transmission & Powertrain214★
2012No verdict5031110Steering214★
2013No verdict016100Steering215★

Most common Infiniti M37 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain24 (31%)
  2. Steering21 (27%)
  3. Engine19 (24%)
  4. Airbags14 (18%)
  5. Electrical System11 (14%)
  6. Brakes10 (13%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (6%)
  9. Other3 (4%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti M37 year has the most reported problems?
The 2011 model year has the highest Complaint Index at 100, with 31 complaints logged by NHTSA, most tied to the transmission and powertrain.
Is there an Infiniti M37 year to avoid?
NHTSA data does not designate any M37 year as an avoid year; none appear in the avoid_years list. 2011 ranks worst among the three years covered, but that is relative, not an absolute warning.
What is the best Infiniti M37 year to buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume, 2013 looks strongest, with only 16 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest of the three model years.
Are there any recalls on the Infiniti M37?
NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2011-2013 Infiniti M37, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
What parts fail most often on the Infiniti M37?
Across all model years, Transmission & Powertrain leads with 24 complaints (31%), followed by Steering with 21 complaints (27%) and Engine with 19 complaints (24%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.