2012 Infiniti M37 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2012 Infiniti M37 sits mid-pack among M37 years: 44 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 44, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Steering leads the complaint categories with 11 reports (25% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
44
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2012 compare to other M37 years?
What are the most common 2012 Infiniti M37 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 25% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 8 | 18% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 7 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 5 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% | — flat |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | new |
| Speed Control | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 2 | 5% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“When the steering wheel is adjusted up, down or the telescopic adjustment is used a loud pop is heard, the casing comes apart and it is no longer possible to turn the wheel left or right. ”
“PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED AND THE DEALER HAS QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $7019 TO REPAIR IT, SAYING THE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS EXORBITANT, AND APPROACHES TO HE TOTAL VALUE OF THE CAR. THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE PART AND THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BARE.”
“I NOTICE WHEN I BROUGHT THIS CAR AT 47,000 MILES USED THE CAR WAS LACK OF POWER AND HESITATED TO GO WHEN TRYING TO PASS OTHER CAR ..I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOFTWARE PROBLEMS BUT IT HAPPENED THE 2ND TIME , BUT THIS TIME ALMOST COST THE ACCIDENT,WHEN I WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE HESITATED FOR…”
“PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR HAS FAILED AND THE DEALER HAS QUOTED ME A PRICE OF $7019 TO REPAIR IT, SAYING THE SEAT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS EXORBITANT, AND APPROACHES TO HE TOTAL VALUE OF THE CAR. THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE PART AND THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BARE.”
“I NOTICE WHEN I BROUGHT THIS CAR AT 47,000 MILES USED THE CAR WAS LACK OF POWER AND HESITATED TO GO WHEN TRYING TO PASS OTHER CAR ..I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOFTWARE PROBLEMS BUT IT HAPPENED THE 2ND TIME , BUT THIS TIME ALMOST COST THE ACCIDENT,WHEN I WAS GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE HESITATED FOR…”
2012 Infiniti M37 — common questions
Is the 2012 Infiniti M37 reliable?
It is close to typical for the M37: 44 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2012 M37 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (11 complaints), airbags (8 complaints), engine (7 complaints).
Does the 2012 Infiniti M37 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti M37.
How safe is the 2012 Infiniti M37?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2012 Infiniti M37 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.