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All cars · Infiniti G37 · 2011

2011 Infiniti G37. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints23NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold58,246U.S. model year
Per 100K sold39complaints
Complaint rank#4 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 750 and 20,000 miles. Median 2,000, from 21 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
Speed control26%
Transmission & drivetrain22%
Equipment & accessories9%
Seat belts9%
Airbags9%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2370200

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 11V538000 Nov 2011 Visibility / Power Window Devices And Controls

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 138

Infiniti filed 138 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Transmission shift issues and/or a/t dtc stored
  • The clutch pedal on an applied vehicle does not return to its normal (rested) position
  • Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear axles

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Infiniti G37 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★
Infiniti G37 2 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Infiniti G37 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★
Infiniti G37 2 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Infiniti G37 C RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 6-cylAuto (S7)RWD20 / 29 / 23Premium$3,350
2.5L 6-cylAuto (S7)AWD19 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)RWD19 / 26 / 22Premium$3,500
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S7)AWD18 / 25 / 20Premium$3,850
3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRWD17 / 25 / 19Premium$4,050

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
2013211240,062Airbags

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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