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Infiniti M37 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 72 owner complaints on the Infiniti M37 from 47 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 72 complaints · 47 runs · 2011–2013 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported M37 run is JN1BY1AP8CM (2012 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 21% of reports; 2012 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti M37 has 47 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 24% of every M37 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti M37 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JN1BY1AP8CM••••••20124——
JN1BY1AP7BM••••••201141—
JN1BY1APXDM••••••201331—
JN1BY1AP5CM••••••20123——
JN1BY1AR5CM••••••20123——
JN1BY1AR6BM••••••20113——
JN1BY1AP5BM••••••20113——
JN1BY1AP7CM••••••201221—
JN1BY1AR2BM••••••20112——
JN1BY1AP9CM••••••20122—1
JN1BY1AR0BM••••••20112——
JN1BY1ARXBM••••••201121—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 35 M37 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti M37 the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 2012 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2013 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Infiniti M37 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20131.516111
20121.628181
20111.628183
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2012 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2013 at 1.5.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Infiniti M37 owners report: Power Train, 20 of 72 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti M37 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train201—
Steering191—
Air Bags141—
Engine122—
Electrical System11——
Vehicle Speed Control92—
Electronic Stability Control (esc)6——
Service Brakes31—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 72 reports on the Infiniti M37, 6.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti M37 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti M37All vehicles
Complaints filed721,116,631
Involved a crash5 (6.9%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.4%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Infiniti M37 share of that is 72 complaints over 47 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti M37
Recalls6 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems85 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space15 cu ftUsed prices78 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2011–2013

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti M37 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 72 NHTSA complaints from 47 M37 runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which M37 production run has the most complaints?

JN1BY1AP8CM, a 2012 build, with 4 complaints. The typical M37 run has 1.5.

Which M37 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2012 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2013 lightest at 1.5.

How many M37 complaints involve a crash?

6.9% of 72 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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