2008 Infiniti G37
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 76 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2015 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
AROUND 6AM ON 4/13/19 ME AND MY FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS WERE AWOKEN BY AN EXPLOSION IN THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE..WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND THEY RULED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM..I NOTICED THAT ALL THE SENSOR LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD BLINK AND THE...
NHTSA ODI report, 20190414
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G37. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light flashed intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250919
According to Campaign P8243, Ref ITB08-045e, NTHTSA # 08-521, my 2008 Infiniti G37 has a warning blinking light for the passenger airbag.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250221
18% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
AROUND 6AM ON 4/13/19 ME AND MY FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS WERE AWOKEN BY AN EXPLOSION IN THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE..WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND THEY RULED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM..I NOTICED THAT ALL THE SENSOR LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD BLINK AND THE...
NHTSA ODI report, 20190414
17% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 INFINITI G37S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MERGING OFF AN EXIT RAMP AT 60 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR BUT THE CLUTCH REMAINED STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120425
I UNDERSTAND THE CARS SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME DESCRIBED IN INFINITI'S ITB07048 BULLETIN (SUDDEN ACCELERATION), I WAS TOLD THE FIX IS FREE IN THE US BUT INFINITI IN PUERTO RICO WANTS TO CHARGE FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIX.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120417
14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
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ON OCTOBER 23, 2009 I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING STRUCTURE WITH MY INFINITI G37 2008 AND A PASSENGER. THERE WERE SEVERAL PARKING SPACES ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. THE PARKING STRUCTURE WAS VERY BUSY AND SLOW MOVING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20091119
12% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 8 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSEN
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACE
Campaign 08V521000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2008 Infiniti G37 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 08V521000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2008 Infiniti G37 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Infiniti G37 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G37?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.