INFINITI G37 problems
66 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Air bag sensor suddenly come on. It cost $500 to diagnose that it was "probably" the sensor of the passenger seat. Cost to repair estimated at $5000. I see that this is a more common problem than Nissan admits. It should be recalled as others have. Not sure why it hasn't…
Sticky and shiny dashboard - my dashboard has become extremely sticky and shiny. Sticky to the point that it seems to be melting. Shiny to the point that makes it difficult to drive due to the glare coming off of the dashboard. Sunglasses do not even help with the glare. The…
I've been having a continuing problem in regards the stock panasonic cd changer. The cd changer is moving discs around when the power to the car if off, won't eject discs or receive them. This malfunction is draining my battery. I brought the car into a Infiniti service shop and…
Passenger seat air bag sensor does not work. Infinity had an earlier recall and said problem was fixed in 2009. Infinity says automobile is now out of warranty and only fix is to replace seat at cost of $3500.00. I was told by infinity the recall was just to fix a wire not the…
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Common questions
Is the 2008 Infiniti G37 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Infiniti G37 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2008 Infiniti G37?
On the NHTSA data, the 2008 INFINITI G37 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2008 Infiniti G37?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 14 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 84,339 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 84,339 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti G37 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Infiniti G37?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 66 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.