2011 Infiniti G37 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2011 Infiniti G37 ranks 2nd worst of 8 model years with a complaint index of 86 and 99 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Airbag issues dominate at 51% of complaints, and NHTSA lists one recall for a power window switch programming error.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 86/100
- #2 of 8 G37 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 99
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2011 Infiniti G37 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle suddenly lurching or accelerating on its own at very low speeds, often while parking, resulting in crashes into walls or garages.
- Some drivers report the car stalling or dying unexpectedly, including one case where a dead battery left the vehicle unable to start and it rolled down a hill.
- A brake complaint describes the car lurching forward while the driver's foot was on the brake and the brake lights were lit, causing a collision.
- One owner reported a fire from the factory rear speaker amplifier that burned the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank.
- Fuel system complaints mention the gas pump shutting off after only a few seconds when refueling, forcing owners to guess how much fuel was added.
- A structural complaint describes the convertible top's hydraulic retracting mechanism denting the body during normal operation.
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?
- NHTSA data shows the 2011 G37 has a complaint index of 86, the second-highest among 8 model years tracked, resulting in an Avoid verdict relative to other G37 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Infiniti G37?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 51% of the 99 complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 60,500 miles.
- Does the 2011 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (11V538000) was issued for a programming error causing power window switch issues; it does not carry a do-not-drive warning.
- Which Infiniti G37 model years are worse than 2011?
- Only the 2009 model year ranks worse, with a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, compared to the 2011's index of 86.
- How does the 2011 G37 compare to 2012 and 2013?
- The 2012 G37 has a much lower complaint index of 43 and a Good verdict, while 2013 sits at 57 with a Caution verdict, both better than 2011's Avoid rating.