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This 2012 Infiniti M37 has 31 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2012 Infiniti M37 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2012 Infiniti M37 trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2012 Infiniti M37 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2012 Infiniti M37 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
11.3% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
11.3% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
INFINITI M37 2012 has 31 NHTSA complaints, with steering defects (11) and airbag malfunctions (8) as top issues. No recalls were issued. Buyers should inspect these systems before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- M37
- Model year
- 2012
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 31
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 26
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2012 Infiniti M37 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Airbag Malfunctions, Engine Problems. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2012 Infiniti M37?
The 2012 Infiniti M37 may be worth considering only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection, given the low complaint count but notable steering and airbag issues. The absence of recalls is neutral, as complaints suggest potential defects.
Steering defects and airbag malfunctions can affect safety and repair costs, making pre-purchase inspection critical for this model year.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize a luxury sedan and are willing to invest in a detailed inspection and potential repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free ownership experience or those with limited repair budgets should avoid this year due to steering and airbag concerns.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2012 Infiniti M37
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering system for play, noise, or warning lights.
- Check airbag system for any warning lights or previous repairs.
- Review engine service records for stalling or check engine light incidents.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the steering system for defects.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for airbag and engine repairs.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or ESC issues.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2012 Infiniti M37 shows a low confidence pattern of 31 complaints, primarily in steering (11), airbags (8), and engine (7). No recalls were issued. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With only one model year analyzed, no comparison to other years is available; the 2012 M37 stands alone in this data set.
Recall context: Zero recalls mean no mandatory fixes, but the 31 complaints indicate potential issues that may not have triggered a recall.
- Steering defects account for 11 of 31 total complaints, the highest count.
- Airbag malfunctions total 8 complaints, a significant safety concern.
- Engine problems appear in 7 complaints, indicating potential powertrain issues.
- Steering Defects: 11 complaints suggest possible steering rack or column issues.
- Airbag Malfunctions: 8 complaints may involve sensor or deployment failures.
- Engine Problems: 7 complaints could relate to stalling or performance loss.
Full breakdown
All 2012 Infiniti M37 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Infiniti M37. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Infiniti M37. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The front passenger airbag warning light came on with a dash warning flashing light. I isolated the fault to the passenger seat weight sensor, which prevents the airbag from deploying when a passenger of less than 90 pounds is sensed in the front seat. The time from the onset of …
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was quoted a diagnostic fee and declined to pay the fee. The ve…
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti M37. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, she was informed that the radiator pressure O-ring was leaking coolant. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. …
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Failed. Concerned Passenger Airbag will not deploy when passengers are in the car. This is a Very Known and Problematic issue with Infiniti and Infiniti will not address this critical safety issue. Infiniti says repairs would be the owner responsibilit…
airbag light blinks. We tried the reset and it worked until someone sat in the seat. Called dealer and they said the seat bottom needs replacing as it’s a occupancy sensor. Cost for part + labor = 5K .. Totally outrageous. safety issue
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.
WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ADJUSTED TO A NORMAL SETTING THE CASING POPS AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL.
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON IN MY 2012 INFINITI M-37 UPON STARTING IT THE MORNING OF 10/09/2020. I BROUGHT IT INTO MY LOCAL TAMPA INFINITI DEALERSHIP ON 10/21/2020 WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND HAVE HAD OVER 90% OF THE SERVICING COMPLETED. MY SERVICE ADVISOR MICHAEL…
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 T…
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…
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR ON PASSENGER SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST AROUND $5500. *TR
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR TURNS OFF AIRBAG WHEN AN ADULT IS SEATED THERE. THIS OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME I HAVE A PASSENGER IN THAT SEAT. I CAN OCCASIONALLY GET IT TO TURN AIRBAG ON BY SHUTTING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING, SOMETIMES IT TAKES 3 CYCLES OF OFF/ON. MOST TIMES IT …
I PURCHASED MY CAR USED WITH APROX 45,000. MILES ON THE ODOMETER, I TEST DROVE IT & IT RAN & HANDLED PERFECT. AS SOON AS I TOOK THE CAR HOME I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT, I GOT THE OIL & FILTERS CHANGED & CAR INSPECTION, ALL WAS GOOD. I OWNED THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS & …
2 DAYS AGO I WAS LEAVING THE MARKET & MY CAR WON'T START EVERY LIGHT FROM ENGINE , BRAKES, ELECTRICAL COME ON. I WAITED 15 MINUTES @ IT STARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 7 TIMES. I HAVE MAY SERVICED ON A REGULAR BASIS. I'VE MENTIONED IT TO MY DEALER, I THOUGHT IT COULD BE M…
I'D LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED WITH MY 2012 INFINITI M37 WHICH SEEMS TO BE PRETTY FATAL. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERS THE STEERING WHEEL'S ROD CRACKS OPEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TILTED TO A LOWER POSITION. ONCE THE COVER IS CRACKED, STEERING WHEEL RUB…
TOTAL LACK OF ACCELERATION WHEN PASSING. THERE IS A 2-3 SECOND DELAY PRIOR TO THE DOWNSHIFT AND I'M NEVER SURE WHEN THE ACCELERATION WILL TAKE PLACE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS FROM 50MPH AND UP. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT HAS NOT CHANGED OVER TIME. INFINIT…
WHEN ENTERING & EXITING THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WILL ADJUST. WE STARTED NOTICING A NOISE AND THEN IT MADE A LOUD POP. I NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE COLUMN WAS IN A BIND. I MOVED THE STEERING WHEEL UP TO BE ABLE TO STEER. THIS IS RIDICULOUS ON THIS TYPE OF CA…
PLASTIC SURROUNDING STREAMING COLUMN SEPARATED. STEARING WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY AND THE PLASTIC IS RUBBING AGAINST EACH OTHER MAKING A NOISE WHILE TRYING TO TURN OR ANY STEARING.
FAILURE OF THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN. A BROKEN LIMITER CAUSED THE TILT MOTOR TO EXERT BEYOND IT'S THRESHOLD CAUSING FAILURE DURING ENTRY/EXIT AUTOMATIC OPERATION. STEERING WHEEL NOW RUBS ON PLASTIC TRIM PIECES. REGARDLESS OF WHAT INFINITI CLAIMS, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHERS …
DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS KEEP FAILING. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE FAILED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WHEN THEY FAIL, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOOR. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Infiniti M37.
Safety recalls
2012 Infiniti M37 recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 Infiniti M37. Zero recalls mean no mandatory fixes, but the 31 complaints indicate potential issues that may not have triggered a recall. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2012 Infiniti M37 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2012 Infiniti M37 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 31 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2012 Infiniti M37 may be worth considering only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection, given the low complaint count but notable steering and airbag issues. The absence of recalls is neutral, as complaints suggest potential defects. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Infiniti M37?▾
#1: Steering Defects (11 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (8 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Infiniti M37?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2012 Infiniti M37?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2012 Infiniti M37, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 31 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2012 Infiniti M37 have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2012 Infiniti M37 in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2012 Infiniti M37?▾
The 2012 Infiniti M37 may be worth considering only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection, given the low complaint count but notable steering and airbag issues. The absence of recalls is neutral, as complaints suggest potential defects. Steering defects and airbag malfunctions can affect safety and repair costs, making pre-purchase inspection critical for this model year. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti M37 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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