Infiniti G37 Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti G37 model year from 2008–2013 using 536 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2009, which drew far more complaints than other G37 years at the same age. The best years are 2008.

6model years
536complaints
2recalls
2009worst years
2008best years

Complaints by model year

20082009201020112012201366167771006363
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti G37. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
201363typical—AirbagAverage
201263typical1AirbagAverage
2011100typical1AirbagAverage
201077typical—AirbagAverage
20091671.8×—AirbagCaution
200866−18%1AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median G37 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti G37 problems

  • 26149%
  • Other / not specified
    6813%
  • 5711%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2009
    499%
  • Body & structureworst: 2010
    489%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2009
    469%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2008
    469%
  • Seatsworst: 2009
    397%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2008
    265%
  • Brakesworst: 2009
    224%
  • Steeringworst: 2009
    132%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2010
    92%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2011
    92%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2011
    71%
  • Suspensionworst: 2009
    61%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2008
    41%
  • Lightsworst: 2011
    41%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2008
    20%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2011
    20%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2012
    10%

Latest Infiniti G37 recalls

Visibility › Power window devices and controls

NHTSA recall 11V-538 · Nov 4, 2011 · 1,788 vehicles

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 Nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through August 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011.

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 08V-521 · Oct 7, 2008 · 204,361 vehicles

Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and Infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units.

Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti G37 should you avoid?

2009 — this year has the most complaints relative to other G37 years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2009.

What is the best year for the Infiniti G37?

2008 has the fewest complaints compared with other G37 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Infiniti G37 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (261), electrical system (57) and engine & cooling (49). Airbag complaints peak in the 2009 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti G37 had?

2 recalls across 2008–2013. The model year with the most is 2008.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.