Infiniti M Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti M model year from 2011–2012 using 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No M year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
6complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2011201251
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti M. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20121—2Wheel & TireFew
20115—1TransmissionFew

* Complaints compared with the median M year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti M problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2011
    233%
  • Steeringworst: 2011
    117%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2011
    117%
  • Air bagsworst: 2011
    117%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2012
    117%
  • Suspensionworst: 2012
    117%

Latest Infiniti M recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA recall 12V-069 · Feb 24, 2012 · 79,275 vehicles

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, Infiniti qx and Infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors May not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor May loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 2, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 11V-592 · Dec 19, 2011 · 14,718 vehicles

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Infiniti fx, model year 2012 Infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 Nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 Nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 Nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 Nissan nv vehicles.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on January 30, 2012. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti M should you avoid?

None of the Infiniti M years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Infiniti M problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (2), steering (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1). Transmission complaints peak in the 2011 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti M had?

2 recalls across 2011–2012. The model year with the most is 2012.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.