Infiniti G37: best & worst years

No Infiniti G37 model year rates as one to avoid in CarVitals data. The strongest years are 2012 and 2013. Below is every year (2008–2013) ranked best to worst, with the owner-reported problems behind each verdict.

Every Infiniti G37 year, ranked

YearVerdictScoreTop owner-reported problems
2013 Recommended 7 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The car's weight can warp the brake rotors over time, producing steering-wheel or pedal pulsation under braking; budget for rotor replacement. Full report ↗
2012 Recommended 7 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The car's weight can warp the brake rotors over time, producing steering-wheel or pedal pulsation under braking; budget for rotor replacement. Full report ↗
2010 Caution 6 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The passenger seat occupancy sensor can fail, lighting the airbag warning and disabling the passenger airbag; the fix often needs a costly seat-cushion and sensor assembly, and 2011 is hit hardest.; The 7-speed automatic can show delayed or rough downshifts; a transmission-control-module reflash or a fluid service usually resolves it. Full report ↗
2008 Caution 6 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The electronic steering column lock (ESCL) can jam and cut electrical power, leaving the car unable to start or fully immobilized; a known costly failure on early cars.; The dashboard material can crack, bubble and peel, especially in hot climates, typically appearing around 50,000 to 70,000 miles; replacement is expensive. Full report ↗
2011 Caution 5 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The passenger seat occupancy sensor can fail, lighting the airbag warning and disabling the passenger airbag; the fix often needs a costly seat-cushion and sensor assembly, and 2011 is hit hardest.; The 7-speed automatic can show delayed or rough downshifts; a transmission-control-module reflash or a fluid service usually resolves it. Full report ↗
2009 Caution 5 Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.; The electronic steering column lock (ESCL) can jam and cut electrical power, leaving the car unable to start or fully immobilized; a known costly failure on early cars.; The dashboard material can crack, bubble and peel, especially in hot climates, typically appearing around 50,000 to 70,000 miles; replacement is expensive. Full report ↗

Infiniti G37 problems by year

2013 Infiniti G37 Recommended

Most refined G37 year with the early dashboard and steering-lock issues resolved and the lowest complaint volume; cheap to repair for a luxury V6, with premium fuel and about 22 mpg the main running-cost downsides.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The car's weight can warp the brake rotors over time, producing steering-wheel or pedal pulsation under braking; budget for rotor replacement.

2012 Infiniti G37 Recommended

Late-build G37 with the early-year dashboard and steering-lock problems sorted; reliable VQ37 V6 and low repair costs, the only real drawbacks being premium-fuel thirst and a firm ride.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The car's weight can warp the brake rotors over time, producing steering-wheel or pedal pulsation under braking; budget for rotor replacement.

2011 Infiniti G37 Caution

Drives well and is cheap to repair, but the 2011 passenger seat occupancy/airbag sensor failure is an expensive defect and the Takata passenger-airbag recall applies, verify both before buying.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The passenger seat occupancy sensor can fail, lighting the airbag warning and disabling the passenger airbag; the fix often needs a costly seat-cushion and sensor assembly, and 2011 is hit hardest.
  • The 7-speed automatic can show delayed or rough downshifts; a transmission-control-module reflash or a fluid service usually resolves it.

2010 Infiniti G37 Caution

Improved over 2009 but still an early V36 year; watch for the seat occupancy/airbag sensor fault, the Takata airbag recall and dashboard wear. Solid V6 with low repair costs otherwise.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The passenger seat occupancy sensor can fail, lighting the airbag warning and disabling the passenger airbag; the fix often needs a costly seat-cushion and sensor assembly, and 2011 is hit hardest.
  • The 7-speed automatic can show delayed or rough downshifts; a transmission-control-module reflash or a fluid service usually resolves it.

2009 Infiniti G37 Caution

Highest-complaint G37 year: electronic steering-column-lock failures can immobilize the car, plus dashboard cracking and the Takata airbag recall. Mechanically sound, but confirm the ESCL fix and recall completion.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The electronic steering column lock (ESCL) can jam and cut electrical power, leaving the car unable to start or fully immobilized; a known costly failure on early cars.
  • The dashboard material can crack, bubble and peel, especially in hot climates, typically appearing around 50,000 to 70,000 miles; replacement is expensive.

2008 Infiniti G37 Caution

First-year G37 coupe, dashboard cracking and steering-lock electrical bugs are the main worries alongside the Takata airbag recall; the 3.7 V6 itself is robust and cheap to maintain for a luxury car.

  • Most cars are subject to the Takata passenger-side airbag inflator recall; the inflator can rupture in a crash and injure occupants. Confirm the recall remedy was completed.
  • The electronic steering column lock (ESCL) can jam and cut electrical power, leaving the car unable to start or fully immobilized; a known costly failure on early cars.
  • The dashboard material can crack, bubble and peel, especially in hot climates, typically appearing around 50,000 to 70,000 miles; replacement is expensive.

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