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ProblemsByVin File / 2012-INFINITI-G37 NHTSA data synced 7 hours ago
2012 · INFINITI

INFINITI G37 problems

63 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

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

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Should you avoid this 2012 G37?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
26 reports · fails ~60,227 mi · avg $1,100
moderate
electrical
9 reports · fails ~73,679 mi · avg $850
moderate
powertrain
4 reports · fails ~19,693 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
body
3 reports · fails ~41,667 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
cruise control
3 reports · fails ~82,000 mi · avg $600
severe
engine
3 reports · fails ~70,000 mi · avg $3,100
severe
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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 · at 12,275 mi · 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 · at 178,789 mi · NHTSA ODI #11630885.0 · see airbags pattern →
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 · at 11,387 mi · NHTSA ODI #11286661.0 · see electrical pattern →
2012 G37 · airbags
The air bag sensor on the passenger seat has failed and the passenger seat does not recognize even an adult person sitting on it. As a result the airbag-off light for the passenger is always on and I am afraid if the rest of the airbags are working properly due to this faulty…
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 11V538000 November 4, 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.

Should you avoid the 2012 Infiniti G37?

On the NHTSA data, the 2012 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 7.8/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. 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 G37?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 26 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 60,227 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 60,227 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 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 are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 7 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/INFINITI/G37. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with INFINITI. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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