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All cars · Infiniti G37 · 2009

2009 Infiniti G37. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index74100 = average car
Complaints28NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold47,174U.S. model year
Per 100K sold59complaints
Complaint rank#5 of 5among the 5 scored Infiniti G37 model years (2009–2013); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,100 and 24,264 miles. Median 11,600, from 25 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain32%
Speed control18%
Electrical18%
Brakes18%
Airbags14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2820100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 112

Infiniti filed 112 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Affected vehicles has a harsh 4-3 downshift while coasting at 30-20mph, with closed throttle…
  • Transmission shift issues and/or a/t dtc stored
  • SERVICE INFORMATION The Body Control Module (BCM) for the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin is…

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)RWD18 / 26 / 21Premium$3,700
3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRWD17 / 25 / 20Premium$3,850
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)4Wheel or AWD18 / 25 / 20Premium$3,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2008–2013 Infiniti G37, 11.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
No-start: theft light, key & ignition3336K
Oil changes & service4300K
Gauges, lights & wiring3261K
Cooling system4247K
Infotainment, battery & electrical3134K
Heat, A/C & blend door575K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors247K
Spark plugs & ignition coils142K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2009742847,174Transmission & drivetrain
2010171158,143Speed control
2011332358,246Speed control
2012211459,844Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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