Infiniti M 2012
Model M made in 2012 by Infiniti got 8 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel.
Model 2012
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
11V592000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 14718 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/19/2011 | 12/20/2011 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 19, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
12V069000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/05/2009 to 12/16/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 79275 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/24/2012 | 02/24/2012 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. the fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. as a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on march 19, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 615-725-1000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
ITB12-018 | 04/10/2012 | 10043948 | Infiniti: the electronic control module (ecm) needs to be replaced on a 2004 my and later vehicle. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
ITB-11-046 | 08/31/2011 | 10041565 | Infiniti: navigation update software for call waiting function. *pe | 10/05/2011 | |
ITB-11-047 | 08/31/2011 | 10041569 | Infiniti: bluetooth hands-free sound may not work as intended, on the microphone system. *pe | 10/05/2011 | |
ITB-11-047 | 09/20/2012 | ITB-11-047-A | 10041569 | Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. bluetooth hands-free sound may not work as intended, on the microphone system. *pe models 2011-2012 m37/56 & 2012 m35h hybrid. updated 9/24/12. *pe | 10/05/2011 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
ITB12-004 | 03/29/2012 | 10043784 | Infiniti: voluntary emissions recall campaign 2012 m35h ecm reprogramming. *kb | 04/26/2012 | |
ITB12-004 | 03/29/2012 | 10043784 | Infiniti: see document search button for owner letter. voluntary emissions recall campaign 2012 m35h ecm reprogramming. *kb | 04/26/2012 | |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
ITB-12-005 | 02/03/2012 | 10043720 | Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe | 04/24/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
ITB-12-005 | 02/03/2012 | 10043720 | Infiniti: vehicles using intelligent key system and/or door request switch can not lock or unlock vehicle doors. *pe | 04/24/2012 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION | |||
01/04/2012 | 8 | ||
I was disappointed with my 2012 infiniti m37x purchased on 1/3/2012 at infiniti. my safety was put at risk with this vehicle. i took delivery of my new m37x on the night of 1/4/2012. upon delivery, i drove at highway speeds(65 mph). the car was vibrating constantly, and i felt the vibrations prominently through the steering wheel. within twelve hours of delivery, i contacted infiniti about the safety issues via email and telephone. on 1/5/2012, i brought the vehicle to the service department at infiniti. infiniti diagnosed the vehicle and discovered two defective tires/wheels. i feel that my safety has been placed in jeopardy with this infiniti vehicle. my minimum expectation from infiniti is the delivery of a safe vehicle. | |||
WHEELS | |||
01/04/2012 | 8 | ||
I was disappointed with my 2012 infiniti m37x purchased on 1/3/2012 at infiniti. my safety was put at risk with this vehicle. i took delivery of my new m37x on the night of 1/4/2012. upon delivery, i drove at highway speeds(65 mph). the car was vibrating constantly, and i felt the vibrations prominently through the steering wheel. within twelve hours of delivery, i contacted infiniti about the safety issues via email and telephone. on 1/5/2012, i brought the vehicle to the service department at infiniti. infiniti diagnosed the vehicle and discovered two defective tires/wheels. i feel that my safety has been placed in jeopardy with this infiniti vehicle. my minimum expectation from infiniti is the delivery of a safe vehicle. |