2011 Infiniti M56 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti M56.

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Complaints
21
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2011 Infiniti M56 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:89,630 mi
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Infiniti M56.

Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,630
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2011 Infiniti M56

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,930 vehicles.

24V470000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~7,222 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

20V755000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~2,708 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.

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2011 Infiniti M56 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Infiniti M56 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2011 Infiniti M56 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Infiniti M56?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints, avg 89,630 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Infiniti M56?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,630 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2011 Infiniti M56 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,930 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Infiniti M56?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti M56 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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