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All cars · Infiniti M35 · 2012

2012 Infiniti M35. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 62,000 miles. Median 7,473, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine43%
Transmission & drivetrain43%
Brakes29%
Wheels14%
Suspension14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
700000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023

Manufacturer communications 102

Infiniti filed 102 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 2011 - 2013 m and m hybrid, 2014-2015 q70 and q70 hybrid; poor heater performance from the…
  • BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include…
  • CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Infiniti M35 HEV 4 DR RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Infiniti M37 4 DR AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Infiniti M37 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cyl hybridAuto (S7)RWD27 / 31 / 29Premium$2,650
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)RWD18 / 26 / 21Premium$3,700
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)AWD18 / 24 / 20Premium$3,850
5.6L 8-cylAuto (S7)RWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050
5.6L 8-cylAuto (S7)AWD16 / 23 / 18Premium$4,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2009–10–Engine
2010–8–Steering
2011–22–Transmission & drivetrain
2012–7–Engine
2013–5–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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