Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Infiniti M56
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Infiniti M56 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V470000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V755000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V683000 Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Infiniti M56 has a below-average reliability rating due to recalls related to driveshaft fatigue and fuel pressure sensor issues that may cause fuel leaks. Owners have reported sporadic complaints about engine and steering concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel pressure sensor | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| engine components | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 75,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibration during acceleration
- Fuel smell from the rear
- Delayed engine start
- Steering wheel shaking
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Infiniti M56 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.