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 BEEN. THE CAR IS WORTH LESS THAN $10,000. SO I'M DRIVING IT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION BUT HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE FINANCIALLY. *…
2008 infiniti G37 airbags problems
moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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 SENSOR. WANTED TO NOTIFY YOU OF CONTINUED PROBLEM AND SEE IF MORE OWNERS ARE REPORTING CONTINUED PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG. *…
Three times in the past 4 years, the air bag warning light was triggered when the battery was either disconnected/reconnected or jump started. Each time to re-activate the airbag safety system, I had to send out the air bag control module to have it reset. It is not expensive to do that , but it does mean one has to disassemble the center console, remove airbag control module and send it out to be…
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MPH OR LESS, I HIT A BUMP AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOY. INFINITI HAS AN "OPEN CASE" WITH ME BUT TELLS ME IT WILL TAKE 6-8 WEEKS TO DETERMINE IF IT EVEN IS THEIR LIABILITY. THE CAR DRIVES FINE AND HAS HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL THIS. INFINITI DOES NOT RETURN CALLS AS I HAVE CALLED OVER THIRTY TIMES AND LEFT MESSAGES. I HAVE A CASE MANAGER, [XXX], WHOM I LEAVE VOICE MAIL. MY IN…
PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. CHECKED WITH INFINITI AND VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER ANY RECALL. GETTING THE SENSOR REPLACED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. SEEING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 infiniti G37?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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