Is the 2009 Infiniti G37 reliable?

Among the 8 model years with data, 2009 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, mainly due to airbag complaints, which make up 53% of all reports for the year.

What is the biggest problem with the 2009 Infiniti G37?

Airbags are the top problem area, with 88 complaints (53% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 74,500 miles.

Does the 2009 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2009 model year, even though it has the highest complaint volume among G37 years.

How does 2009 compare to other G37 years?

The 2009 G37 has a complaint index of 100, higher than every other year listed, including 2011 (86, also rated Avoid) and 2008 and 2012, which are both rated Good with lower indexes of 29 and 43.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Infiniti G37?

EPA rates the 2009 G37 at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000.

2009 Infiniti G37 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2009 Infiniti G37 ranks worst of 8 model years, with a complaint index of 100 and 167 complaints, mostly airbag-related (53% of complaints). It carries an Avoid verdict, though it has zero recalls on file for this year.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 8 G37 years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 167; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2008; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 20; 17 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0

2009 Infiniti G37 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 Infiniti G37 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 17 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.

2009 compared with other G37 years

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

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	No verdict	0	1	0	—
2008	Good	29	66	1	20
2009	Avoid	100	167	0	20
2010	Caution	71	76	0	20
2011	Avoid	86	99	1	19.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Infiniti G37 reliable?: Among the 8 model years with data, 2009 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks worst overall, mainly due to airbag complaints, which make up 53% of all reports for the year.
What is the biggest problem with the 2009 Infiniti G37?: Airbags are the top problem area, with 88 complaints (53% of the total) and a median failure mileage of 74,500 miles.
Does the 2009 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2009 model year, even though it has the highest complaint volume among G37 years.
How does 2009 compare to other G37 years?: The 2009 G37 has a complaint index of 100, higher than every other year listed, including 2011 (86, also rated Avoid) and 2008 and 2012, which are both rated Good with lower indexes of 29 and 43.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Infiniti G37?: EPA rates the 2009 G37 at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000.