Is the 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission reliable?

NHTSA data shows 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 M37, 48% of all complaints filed for that year, the largest share of any model year listed. Owners commonly report hesitation and jerking during acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 44,000.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 M37.

At what mileage do 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 M37 is 44,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Has the transmission issue caused any crashes?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Infiniti M37.

2011 Infiniti M37 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The Transmission & Powertrain area accounts for 15 of 31 total complaints (48%) for the 2011 Infiniti M37, the highest share among the years shown. NHTSA lists 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 44,000. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 48% of 31
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe a multi-second hesitation when accelerating onto highway on-ramps or through intersections, as the 7-speed transmission struggles to select a gear.
Several reports describe jerking or stumbling through the first three gears before reaching 20 mph, sometimes at 1,500-2,000 rpm.
Some owners report the transmission downshifting at random or inappropriate times, including right after coming to a stop.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly while parked, with the failure recurring multiple times.
Multiple complaints describe the car entering a reduced-power or 'failsafe' mode, limiting speed to around 44-45 mph at 2,400 rpm.
Owners mention dealers applying software updates for hesitation and gear-hunting issues without a permanent fix.

When 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2012, latest Dec 22, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Dec 2025; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Infiniti M37

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by M37 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201115 (48%)
20126 (19%)
20133 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission reliable?: NHTSA data shows 15 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 M37, 48% of all complaints filed for that year, the largest share of any model year listed. Owners commonly report hesitation and jerking during acceleration, with a median failure mileage of 44,000.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 M37.
At what mileage do 2011 Infiniti M37 transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 M37 is 44,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Has the transmission issue caused any crashes?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Infiniti M37.