2008 Infiniti G37 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Infiniti G37 has a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th out of 8 model years, and carries a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 66 complaints, 1 recall, 3 fires, and 2 crashes, with airbags being the top problem area at 32% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #6 of 8 G37 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 66
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17.5 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Infiniti G37 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags21 (32%)
- Engine15 (23%)
- Electrical System13 (20%)
- Structure & Body11 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (17%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (12%)
- Other5 (8%)
- Brakes4 (6%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers describe the engine or vehicle surging forward unexpectedly while braking at low speeds, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Owners report electrical fires starting near the seat warmer console area, with flames reaching the roof in at least one case.
- Airbag-related electrical faults reportedly triggered a fire in the front end, with dash sensor lights blinking beforehand.
- Some owners noted unexplained engine speed increases when braking, occurring repeatedly within the first couple thousand miles.
- A few drivers reported the vehicle pulling and jumping on the road despite repeated alignments at the dealer.
- One owner described a clicking or tapping engine noise at startup tied to a specific oil requirement.
2008 Infiniti G37 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V521000Oct 7, 2008Electrical System204,361 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
2008 Infiniti G37 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other G37 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Infiniti G37 reliable?
- It ranks 6th out of 8 Infiniti G37 model years with a complaint index of 29 and carries a Good verdict, meaning it performs better than most other years based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G37?
- NHTSA data shows airbags as the top problem area (32% of complaints), followed by engine issues (23%) and electrical system problems (20%).
- Does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (08V521000) covers the electrical system, related to a signal test between the OCS and ACU systems on several Nissan and Infiniti models including the 2008 G37 coupe.
- Which Infiniti G37 model years should I avoid?
- The 2009 and 2011 model years carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 86, both notably higher than the 2008 model's index of 29.
- Were there any fires reported in the 2008 Infiniti G37?
- NHTSA lists 3 fire reports for the 2008 G37, mostly tied to electrical system and airbag complaints.