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2011 Infiniti M56

Based on reports from 21 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 21 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

6 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (8 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain6 (29%)

Engine4 (19%)

Electrical3 (14%)

Airbags2 (10%)

Stability Control1 (5%)

Brakes1 (5%)

Other1 (5%)

Seat Belts1 (5%)

2011 Infiniti M56: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti M56, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti M56, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti M56, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Infiniti M56, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Infiniti M56. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

20V755000Feb 2021

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

24V470000Aug 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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This is the worst model year for the Infiniti M56 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2011 Infiniti M56 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

271

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Infiniti M56 Model Years

2013 2012 2011

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2011 Infiniti M56: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Infiniti M56?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Infiniti M56 is related to the drivetrain, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2011 Infiniti M56 reliable?

The 2011 Infiniti M56 has 21 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2011 Infiniti M56 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2011 Infiniti M56 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2011 Infiniti M56 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Infiniti M56 problems start?

Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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