AI Damage2013 Infiniti M37: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Infiniti M37 filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 17
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 35% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 24% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 24% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 18% of all complaints
- 5 Electronic stability control 12% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 12% of all complaints
- 8 Seats 6% of all complaints
- Steering: 6 complaints (35% of all).
- Air bags: 4 complaints (24% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (24% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (18% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 2 complaints (12% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 17 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Suddenly the car began to accelerate and I observed smoke from the tires. I later saw this was caused by the tires digging into the asphalt. During the sudden, unintended acceleration I kept wondering how I was going to stop the car.
Vehicle 4was and traction control light is on. While driving after making a turn the steering wheel un-aligns itself so when you look at it it's as if the car is unaligned. I did research after reading there hasve been many infinity recalls for steering issues and this is common.
In December, 2022, the airbag warning light activated. AT a cost to us of over $1500, the Infiniti dealer replaced the failed sensor. What we did not know is that this did not fix the problem and the air bag on the passenger side would never have deployed in the event of an accident.
The warning light was the first indication of the problem and we immediately took it to the dealer who replaced it. We can understand mechanical failures in an older car but it seems ridiculous that this vital piece of safety equipment would fail on a car with very low mileage and we have never had a car where the…
When I accelerate the vehicle doesn't speed up and sometimes it hesitates. This is dangerous especially when entering the freeway it takes a while after I accelerate for the car to get up to speed. Seems like a transmission issue. Infiniti needs a recall. I know several people with this car and have the same issue.
The car won't accelerate when pressing the gas and also will jerk and jump when shifting. It's very dangerous when driving on the expressway because the car won't accelerate, but sometimes will take off on it's own even when I press the brake.
Vehicle 4was light is on. While driving after making a turn the steering wheel un-aligns itself so when you look at it it's as if the car is unaligned. It then aligns itself at some point upon another turn. I did research after reading there has been many infinity recalls for steering issues.
About 2 weeks ago my 4was and traction light came on while driving under 35 mph in my subdivision in a straight line and nothing seems to fix it, now on wet roads car feels loose in the rear. I have heard lots of complaints about this system and feel it is a safety concern and should be a recall. Thanks
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,823 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).
On average one model year of the M37 has 26 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 17, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Infiniti M37?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, air bags, electrical system. Total complaints: 17. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), airbag warning light (12%), hesitation when accelerating (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Infiniti M37?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Infiniti M37 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.