Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Infiniti M37
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2012 Infiniti M37, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 31 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 11 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Infiniti M37 presents an average reliability, with steering and airbag issues most prevalent. Engine and powertrain concerns are noted but less frequent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| airbag system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| engine sensors | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering noise or looseness
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfiring
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Infiniti M37 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.