INFINITI G25 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 12 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.8/10 — 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 2 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Passenger air bag not working due to a faulty pressure switch in passenger seat. The problem occurred when the vehicle was driving 60 MPH down a straight smooth highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Infiniti g25. The contact stated that after replacing the engine, the battery and air bag warning lights remained illuminated and continued flashing while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Infiniti of norwood located at 866 providence hwy,…
In may 2018 the airbag light came on.I immediately called the dealership concerning this matter like the car manual stated.the service representative told me to bring the vehicle in for service.when I brought the car to the dealership,theservice representative ask to see the…
Last Friday, 7/25/21, while driving home from work, my car instrument panel, speed odometer, everything went totally black, I lost steering and pulled into a 7-11 parking lot. The passenger side of the car was smoking. I was locked in as door unlock wouldn’t work, nothing would…
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Common questions
Is the 2012 Infiniti G25 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Infiniti G25 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 2012 Infiniti G25?
On the NHTSA data, the 2012 INFINITI G25 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 8.8/10 — 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 2012 Infiniti G25?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 4 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 110,000 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 110,000 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti G25 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 2012 Infiniti G25?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 12 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.