2012 Infiniti M37Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2012 Infiniti M37, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2012 Infiniti M37 has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2012 Infiniti M37 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2012 vs. every other M37 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M37 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2012 Infiniti M37 safety ratings
2012 Infiniti M37 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What M37 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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 & MAINTAINED IT…
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 RUBS ON TO THE PLASTIC BEHIND…
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