2009 Infiniti G37

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2009 Infiniti G37
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:55.434Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti G37 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 66 complaints 2008 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 76 complaints 2010 2011: 99 complaints 2011 2012: 63 complaints 2012 2013: 63 complaints 2013 2015: 1 complaints 2015
2009: 167 complaints
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YearComplaints
20071
200866
2009167
201076
201199
201263
201363
20151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 51%

51% of complaints: air bags — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL: FLASHING AIRBAG SIGNAL ON THE DASH AFTER MINOR COLLISION WHILE STANDING IN TRAFFIC. COLLISION CENTER STATES IT'S NOT DUE TO THE COLLISION AS THE FRONT OF THE CAR AIR BAG SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONAL AND NOT DAMAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180519

JUST LIKE THE 2008, MY 2009 G7 COUPE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND NO LONGER WORKS. I CALLED INFINITI BUT WAS TOLD THAT MY 2009 DID NOT QUALIFY. THEY WANT OVER $4000 TO REPLACE THE BOTTOM CUSHION (WITHOUT LABOR). $4000!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20161027

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI G37 COUPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HIT A POT HOLE; IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091208

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN AND JERKED IN AND OUT OF FIRST GEAR IVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR MOTNTHS I LOOKED ON INFINITI FORUM AND SEEN ITB12-027D AND INFINITI WILL NOT FIX MY CAR I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE CAR DUE TO THE CAR DRIVING REALLY WEIRD !

NHTSA ODI report, 20211028

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120608

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 13 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN AND JERKED IN AND OUT OF FIRST GEAR IVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR MOTNTHS I LOOKED ON INFINITI FORUM AND SEEN ITB12-027D AND INFINITI WILL NOT FIX MY CAR I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE CAR DUE TO THE CAR DRIVING REALLY WEIRD !

NHTSA ODI report, 20211028

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

2009 — complaint volume: 167

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Infiniti G37 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (86 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2012 ● 2013 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2011 ● 2010 ● 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Infiniti G37 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Infiniti G37 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Infiniti G37?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Infiniti G37 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.