Infiniti · vehicle model

Infiniti M

19 NHTSA complaints and 3 safety recalls across model years 2003–2012.

Complaints
19
Recalls
3
Model years
7

The verdict

The Infiniti M pairs below-average complaint volume with 3 recalls.

Top 46%
fewest complaints, US models
3
recall campaigns
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Infiniti M vs. all tracked models

Total NHTSA ODI complaints across models with substantive safety data

19 Lower than most lower than 53% of 3,088 models

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Source NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · August 2026

The InfinitiM appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 19 consumer safety complaints and 3 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2003–2012). That averages roughly 3 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 7 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
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20115
20091
20081
20073
20042
20035

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

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Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the Infiniti M?▼
The Infiniti M has received 19 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2003 to 2012, with 3 recalls. That averages about 3 complaints per model year.
What years of Infiniti M are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the Infiniti M from 2003 to 2012 (7 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the Infiniti M have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many Infiniti M model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common Infiniti M complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the Infiniti M are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my Infiniti M has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. Infiniti M totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.