Infiniti M56
The 2013 Infiniti M56 offers potent V8 performance and luxury, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity on critical safety components like the driveshaft and fuel system, demands thorough pre-purchase inspection.
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Space, dimensions & utility
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Safety ratings & driver assistance
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Model year reports
2013
NewestThe 2013 Infiniti M56 offers potent V8 performance and luxury, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity on critical safety components like the driveshaft and fuel system, demands thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2012
The 2012 Infiniti M56 offers a potent V8 and luxury features, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant driveshaft recall activity, demands careful inspection.
2011
The 2011 Infiniti M56 offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but its average reliability rating, driven by significant recall activity concerning the driveshaft, necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Infiniti M56?
Carfocal currently has 3 published M56 reports, covering 2011 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 Infiniti M56 offers potent V8 performance and luxury, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity on critical safety components like the driveshaft and fuel system, demands thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013.
Is the Infiniti M56 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Infiniti M56. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 infiniti m56 offers potent v8 performance and luxury, but its 'average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity on critical safety components like the driveshaft and fuel system, demands thorough pre-purchase inspection. and the 2013 infiniti m56 can represent good value if purchased at a price that reflects its 'average' reliability and the potential for costly repairs, particularly related to the **driveshaft**. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Infiniti M56?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2013.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
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- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints