YearToAvoid

2008 Infiniti G37 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Infiniti G37, 23% of all 66 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 8 G37 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 45,500 miles.

Engine complaints
15
23% of 66
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Infiniti G37 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2008, latest May 2, 2020.

2008 Infiniti G37 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2008Apr 2010Feb 2012Dec 2012Aug 2013Aug 2017Apr 2019
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2008 to May 2020; peak Nov 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Infiniti G37

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by G37 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20070 (0%)
  2. 200815 (23%)
  3. 200928 (17%)
  4. 201012 (16%)
  5. 201112 (12%)
  6. 20129 (14%)
  7. 20137 (11%)
  8. 20150 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Infiniti G37, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,500 miles.
Which Infiniti G37 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Infiniti G37 has the most engine complaints (28), compared with 15 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Infiniti G37?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Infiniti G37 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.