The sunroof’s drain ports clogging up is a known common issue to Infiniti dealers, as I have learned while taking my car in after the entire dashboard & electronics shorted out. The mechanic told me this is a common occurrence during the rainy season. Water may intrude the body through the clogged ports and the first location the water goes, happens to be the lower passenger side which ALSO happen…
2011 infiniti G37 body problems
moderate 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
AFTER LESS THAN 3700 MILES THE CONVERTIBLE TO HAS BEEN DENTED BY THE RETRACTING MECHANISM. THE DEALER INDICATES IT IS DUE TO STOPPING THE RETRACTION AND LIFTING OF THE TOP BY THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFT AND RETRACT SYSTEM IS JUST THAT, TO LIFT AND RETRACT! HOW CAN NORMAL OPERATION CREATE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE? *KB
The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti G37. The contact stated that the sunroof drain was leaking, causing water to enter the cabin of the vehicle. There was mold beginning to form in the cabin of the vehicle, with a noticeable mold odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hose for the sunroof drain needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2011 infiniti G37?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body 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 $1,500 for body 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 body?
No active recalls currently cover body 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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