What year Infiniti G37 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, avoid the 2009 and 2011 model years. They have complaint index scores of 100 and 86, the two highest in the lineup, with airbags as the top reported problem area for both.

What is the best year for the Infiniti G37?

The 2008 and 2012 model years rate Good based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, with complaint index scores of 29 and 43, well below the 2009 peak of 100.

Does the Infiniti G37 have airbag problems?

Yes. Airbags are the top complaint category across all years, accounting for 261 of 536 total complaints, or 49%. The issue is most concentrated in the 2009 and 2011 model years.

Are there recalls on the Infiniti G37?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns across the model years covered. The 2008 and 2011 model years each have one recall, while 2009 has none despite its high complaint volume.

Is the 2013 Infiniti G37 reliable?

The 2013 G37 rates Caution, with a complaint index of 57, higher than the Good years (2008 and 2012) but lower than the Avoid years (2009 and 2011).

Infiniti G37 Best and Worst Years (2007–2015)

Avoid the 2009 and 2011 Infiniti G37 — they have the highest complaint index scores (100 and 86) out of 536 total complaints, driven mostly by airbag issues. The 2008 and 2012 model years rate Good, making them the safer picks in this generation.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2009 Avoid 2011

Model years: 8; 2007–2015
NHTSA complaints: 536
Recall campaigns: 2
Crashes reported: 33
Fires reported: 5
Top problem area: Airbags

G37 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Infiniti G37 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	0	1	0	0	0	Fuel System	—	—
2008	Good	29	66	2	3	1	Airbags	20	—
2009	Avoid	100	167	5	0	0	Airbags	20	—
2010	Caution	71	76	6	0	0	Airbags	20	—
2011	Avoid	86	99	7	1	1	Airbags	19.5	—
2012	Good	43	63	5	1	1	Airbags	19.5	—
2013	Caution	57	63	8	0	0	Airbags	20	—
2015	No verdict	14	1	0	0	0	Electrical System	—	—

G37 years to avoid: what went wrong

2009 Infiniti G37 Index 100 · 167 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2009 G37 has the worst complaint index of any year at 100, with 167 total complaints. Airbags account for 53% of its issues (88 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 74,500 miles. Owners describe passenger-side airbag sensors failing and dashboard warning lights appearing, sometimes tied to Takata recall concerns. Engine complaints (17%) and transmission complaints (11%) also appear, with transmission problems showing up earlier, around a median of 20,876 miles. No recalls are listed for this year, meaning many of the reported airbag failures were not covered by a factory fix.

2009 airbags problems →2009 engine problems →2009 structure & body problems →

2011 Infiniti G37 Index 86 · 99 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2011 G37 carries a complaint index of 86, the second-highest of the lineup, from 99 complaints. Airbags make up 51% of issues (50 complaints) with a median failure mileage of 60,500 miles. Owners also reported structure and body problems (18%) and engine issues (12%), including instances of unexpected vehicle movement at low speeds. NHTSA lists one recall for this year, 11V538000, covering a power window switch programming error unrelated to the airbag complaints. The combination of unresolved airbag reports and this recall contributes to its Avoid verdict.

2011 airbags problems →2011 structure & body problems →

Most common Infiniti G37 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags261 (49%)
Structure & Body86 (16%)
Engine83 (15%)
Other72 (13%)
Electrical System58 (11%)
Transmission & Powertrain46 (9%)
Visibility & Wipers26 (5%)
Brakes24 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (3%)
Steering13 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Infiniti G37 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaint data, avoid the 2009 and 2011 model years. They have complaint index scores of 100 and 86, the two highest in the lineup, with airbags as the top reported problem area for both.
What is the best year for the Infiniti G37?: The 2008 and 2012 model years rate Good based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, with complaint index scores of 29 and 43, well below the 2009 peak of 100.
Does the Infiniti G37 have airbag problems?: Yes. Airbags are the top complaint category across all years, accounting for 261 of 536 total complaints, or 49%. The issue is most concentrated in the 2009 and 2011 model years.
Are there recalls on the Infiniti G37?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns across the model years covered. The 2008 and 2011 model years each have one recall, while 2009 has none despite its high complaint volume.
Is the 2013 Infiniti G37 reliable?: The 2013 G37 rates Caution, with a complaint index of 57, higher than the Good years (2008 and 2012) but lower than the Avoid years (2009 and 2011).