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2010 Infiniti G37 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#3 most-complained of 5 G37 years

The 2010 Infiniti G37 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 3rd worst out of 5 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Airbags account for 43% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 58,000 miles, but NHTSA lists zero recalls for this year.

Complaints
76
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
6 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 25 hwy

Top 2010 Infiniti G37 problems

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

  1. Airbags33 (43%)
  2. Structure & Body15 (20%)
  3. Other14 (18%)
  4. Engine12 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers4 (5%)
  7. Seat Belts3 (4%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
  9. Brakes2 (3%)
  10. Electrical System2 (3%)

What owners report

  • Airbags reportedly fail to deploy or engage unexpectedly while the vehicle is stopped, and dealers were sometimes unable to diagnose the issue.
  • Engine idle reportedly surges to high RPM while the driver's foot is on the brake, sometimes causing unintended forward movement.
  • Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle properly at low speeds, with owners describing grinding and vibration noise during braking.
  • Transmission reportedly disengages intermittently at highway speed, forcing the driver to shift into neutral and back into drive to keep moving.
  • A rear tire reportedly blew out while driving on the highway, leading to a crash and vehicle damage.
  • Front seat belt guides reportedly fail to latch securely as designed, raising concern about slippage during a crash.
2010 Infiniti G37 complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q32012 Q12014 Q32016 Q22018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32022 Q2
94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2025 Q2; peak 2012 Q1 (6).

2010 Infiniti G37 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 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.

2010 compared with other G37 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132015
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2010Caution5076020
2011Avoid10099119.5
2012Good2563119.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Infiniti G37 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2010 G37 a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among the 5 model years with data. It has fewer reported complaints (76) than the 2011 model year (99) but more than 2012 and 2013 (63 each).
What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Infiniti G37?
Airbags are the top problem area, making up 43% of complaints (33 of 76), with a median failure mileage of 58,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 Infiniti G37.
Which Infiniti G37 model years should be avoided?
Based on Complaint Index, 2011 (100) and 2013 (75) are rated Avoid, while 2010 (50) is rated Caution and 2012 (25) is rated Good.

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.