The Lemon Index
2012Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 5,283 in the U.S. in 2013 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 5 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
5 owner complaints, first 3 years 29 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2013 Volvo S60 692013 Lexus LS2013 Lincoln MKS 93
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 24V470000 (transmission & drivetrain), 20V755000 (transmission & drivetrain) and 14V683000 (fuel system, gasoline) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Infiniti sent dealers 128 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “2013 m and 2014-2017 q70; whistle noise transmitted to call recipient when using bluetooth…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Infiniti's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 5 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Problems Infiniti told dealers about
Infiniti sent dealers 128 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2013 m and 2014-2017 q70; whistle noise transmitted to call recipient when using bluetooth…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- 12 volt battery storage and maintenance for new vehicles in retailer inventory this bulletin…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2024
The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued 2020
These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2014
The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti M35 HEV 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Infiniti M37 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Infiniti M37 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,600 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Every Infiniti M35 year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 4 Infiniti M35 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2013 Infiniti M35 reliable?
We can't score it: only 5,283 were sold in the U.S. in 2013 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2013 Infiniti M35 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), steering (40%) and transmission & drivetrain (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Infiniti M35 have?
3 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Infiniti M35 get?
29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Infiniti M35 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2013 Infiniti M35 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Infiniti M35 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Infiniti M35 have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Infiniti M35 year is better than the 2013?
No year within 3 model years of it drew fewer complaints. Across every year, 2007 drew the fewest (a bit more than the average car's complaints).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works