Infiniti M Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Infiniti M (2011–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All M model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | 14 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain2 40%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Air bags1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2011: “I have concerning issues with the transmission of this vehicle since purchase 8/27/2010. The transmission has major hesitation when accelerating, slowing down and with everday use(jerky feeling in city traffic) no matter what drive mode is used I.e sport, normal, eco, snow modes. Whether you pull out to pass on the freeway or,pass bicycle on a narrow 2 lane road, at residential speeds, the transmission hesitates dramatically(2-5 seconds),actually to the point I don't feel safe with this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427671, filed 2011-09, 1,700 milesOther Infiniti models
1,346 complaintsInfiniti QX60
590 complaintsInfiniti QX56
540 complaintsInfiniti G37
536 complaintsInfiniti Q50
486 complaintsInfiniti M35
461 complaintsInfiniti FX35
445 complaintsInfiniti JX35
280 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology