2012 Infiniti G37 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2012 Infiniti G37 ranks 5th out of 8 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 43 and a Good verdict. It had 63 complaints, one recall, and a top problem area of airbags at 52% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #5 of 8 G37 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 63
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- 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 2012 Infiniti G37 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags33 (52%)
- Structure & Body15 (24%)
- Electrical System10 (16%)
- Other10 (16%)
- Engine9 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (6%)
- Brakes2 (3%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy or triggered unexpected sudden acceleration into curbs and buildings while parking at low speed.
- A front wheel reportedly dislodged after a knuckle broke while driving around 25 mph, leading to a crash.
- Brake pedal reportedly traveled to the floor with no response while parking at 5 mph, sending the car over a curb.
- The engine caught fire in the front of the vehicle while starting, damaging nearby parked cars.
- Owners described sudden unintended acceleration that continued despite braking, ending in a collision.
- Body panels developed matching dents or scratches that owners attributed to a design flaw rather than damage.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 compared with other G37 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Infiniti G37 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2012 G37 has a complaint index of 43, ranking 5th out of 8 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other G37 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2012 Infiniti G37?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 33 of 63 complaints (52%), with a median mileage at failure of 55,400.
- Does the 2012 Infiniti G37 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 11V538000) covers a power window switch programming error; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Infiniti G37 should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2009 and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 86, higher than the 2012 model's 43.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Infiniti G37?
- The EPA rates it at 19.5 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100.