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2008 Infiniti G37 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

29/100

#6 most-complained of 8 G37 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Infiniti G37 has 66 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 29 out of 100 — #6 highest of 8 G37 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (21 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 fires.

Complaints
66
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 25 hwy

Top 2008 Infiniti G37 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags21 (32%)
  2. Engine15 (23%)
  3. Electrical System13 (20%)
  4. Structure & Body11 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain11 (17%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers8 (12%)
  7. Other5 (8%)
  8. Brakes4 (6%)
  9. Steering2 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
2008 Infiniti G37 complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q42010 Q32013 Q12014 Q42016 Q42018 Q12019 Q42022 Q3
93 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2012 Q4 (6).

2008 Infiniti G37 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict010—
2008Good2966120
2009Avoid100167020
2010Caution7176020

All Infiniti G37 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Infiniti G37 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Infiniti G37 ranks #6 of 8 among G37 model years (Complaint Index 29/100, verdict: Good). It has 66 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G37?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (21 complaints), engine (15 complaints), and electrical system (13 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 53,020 miles.
Does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Infiniti G37, most recently reported 2008, covering electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Infiniti G37?
EPA rates the 2008 Infiniti G37 at 20 MPG combined (17.5 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.