2011 Infiniti G37 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 5 G37 years
The 2011 Infiniti G37 ranks worst of 5 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 99 NHTSA complaints. Airbags are the top problem area (51% of complaints), and the year carries 1 recall for a power window switch defect.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2011 Infiniti G37 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags50 (51%)
- Structure & Body18 (18%)
- Other15 (15%)
- Engine12 (12%)
- Electrical System9 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
- Brakes5 (5%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
- Steering2 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds while parking, resulting in crashes into garages or walls.
- Some vehicles reportedly died or wouldn't start despite apparent accessory power, sometimes rolling and causing damage.
- Brakes were reported to fail to hold the car in place, with the vehicle lurching forward despite the driver's foot on the brake.
- A rear speaker amplifier reportedly caught fire near the fuel tank after the vehicle had been parked for several hours.
- Convertible top mechanisms reportedly dented the body during normal retraction, with dealers denying warranty coverage.
- Fuel pumps reportedly stopped filling after only a few seconds, forcing owners to guess at fuel levels.
2011 Infiniti G37 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 11V538000Nov 4, 2011Visibility & Wipers1,788 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through august 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.
Risk: The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
2011 Infiniti G37 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,100
- 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.
2011 compared with other G37 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Infiniti G37 reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA data shows the 2011 G37 has the highest Complaint Index (100) among the 5 tracked model years, with 99 complaints, making it the year to watch most closely for reported problems.
- What is the main problem area for the 2011 Infiniti G37?
- Airbags account for 51% of complaints (50 of 99), with a median failure mileage of 60,500 miles, making it the top problem area for this year.
- Does the 2011 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 11V538000) for a power window switch programming error affecting 2011-2012 G37 Coupe and some 2011 370Z vehicles.
- How does the 2011 G37 compare to other years?
- The 2011 G37 ranks worst of the 5 years with data, with a Complaint Index of 100, compared to 50 for 2010, 25 for 2012, and 75 for 2013.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Infiniti G37?
- The 2011 G37 gets 19.5 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100.