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ProblemsByVin File / 2012-INFINITI-G37
2012 · infiniti

infiniti G37 problems

1 safety recall. 63 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
26 reports · avg $1,100
moderate
electrical
9 reports · avg $850
moderate
powertrain
4 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
body
3 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
cruise control
3 reports · avg $600
severe
engine
3 reports · avg $3,100
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2012 G37 · fuel system
STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CAR IN DRIVE & FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS UP TO OVER 3000 RMP AND CAR WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD.VERY DIFFICULT TO HOLD CAR FROM LUNGING INTO CAR IN FRONT. PUT GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT.THIS SAME THING HAS OCCURRED ON…
12/26/2013 · NHTSA ODI #10557286.0
2012 G37 · airbags
The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti G37. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message "Seat Belt Off" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC code: B1018 was retrieved. The dealer determined that the passenger's side seat…
12/16/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11630885.0
2012 G37 · other
PLEASE, PLEASE BACK OFF ON YOUR HEAD REST REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY. PLEASE ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO CHOOSE THE POSITION OF THE HEAD REST. NOT ONLY HONDA, BUT FORD, GM, CHRYSLER, ALL MANUFACTURERS ARE CREATING VERY PAINFUL CAR SEATS SINCE 2009 DUE TO THIS AWFUL HEADREST…
12/08/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10487758.0
2012 G37 · electrical
INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE YEAR 2012, WITH 11,400 MILES (SECONDARY CAR VERY LOW MILES) DISPLAYED PASSENGER AIRBAG ERROR/WILL NOT DEPLOY AIRBAG IN A CRASH. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND THE DISPLAY LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF AND HAS STAY ON EVERY SINCE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK THE CAR TO…
12/03/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11286661.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 11V538000 04/11/2011

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

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti G37 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 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.

What's the most common problem on the 2012 Infiniti G37?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 26 complaints filed. 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. 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 2012 Infiniti G37?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 63 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 aren't always better value.

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