Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Infiniti M56
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Infiniti M56 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 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
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$8,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Infiniti M56 has multiple recalls related to the driveshaft and fuel system, and a few owner complaints, indicating reliability concerns. Buyers should be cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel pressure sensor | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$450 | common |
| transmission | 70,000–120,000 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 system servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual drive shaft noise
- Fuel smell near engine
- Delayed transmission shifting
- Vibration during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Infiniti M56 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.