VehicleVerdict

2008 Infiniti G37 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2008 Infiniti G37 sits mid-pack among G37 years: 96 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 96, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (21), electrical system (14), and transmission (11), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

96

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other G37 years?

G37 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted215 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 96 complaints2009: 215 complaints2010: 96 complaints2011: 130 complaints2012: 98 complaints2013: 84 complaints2015: 1 complaints
G37 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all G37 years to avoid →

What are the most common 2008 Infiniti G37 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags2122%
Electrical System1415%
Transmission1111%
Speed Control99%
Engine99%
Body & Structure99%
Visibility & Wipers88%
Brakes44%
Other44%
Seats22%
Steering22%
Tires & Wheels11%
Suspension11%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V521000Electrical SystemOctober 7, 2008 · 204,361 units

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA HYBRID, 350Z, 350Z ROADSTER, MY 2008 ALTIMA COUPE, ROGUE, MY 2009 MURANO, AND INFINITI MY 2007-2008 G35 SEDAN, MY 2008 G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU).

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“AROUND 6AM ON 4/13/19 ME AND MY FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS WERE AWOKEN BY AN EXPLOSION IN THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE..WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPT AND THEY RULED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM..I NOTICED THAT ALL THE SENSOR LIGHTS IN THE DASH WOULD BLINK AND THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT WAS GOING OFF THAT EVENING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 13, 2019 · fire

“REGARDING TRACKING NUMBER 11400119.- INFINITY CALLED ME TODAY(FROM PHONE NUMBER 6157257000. SHE SAID THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN MY CASE BECAUSE THE CAR HAS NO RECALL ON IT. I'M CONFUSED BECAUSE I THOUGHT YOU AND INFINITY WOULD WANT TO KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE AND IF OTHERS WITH THIS MODEL OF.CAR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 22, 2021 · fire

“I UNDERSTAND THE CARS SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME DESCRIBED IN INFINITI'S ITB07048 BULLETIN (SUDDEN ACCELERATION), I WAS TOLD THE FIX IS FREE IN THE US BUT INFINITI IN PUERTO RICO WANTS TO CHARGE FOR THIS SAFETY ISSUE FIX. I UNDERSTAND PUERTO RICO HAS THE SAME REGULATIONS AS IN THE US WHEN TRANSIT IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 14, 2012

“NUMEROUS CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THE LACK OF QUALITY, SPECIFICALLY IN THE 2008-2009 DASH BOARD COMPONENTS OF THE INFINITI G37. THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF MELTING AND STICKY DASHBOARDS AS A RESULT OF POOR BUILD QUALITY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE MELTING DASHBOARD GLARES INTO THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 10, 2015

“ON OCTOBER 23, 2009 I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING STRUCTURE WITH MY INFINITI G37 2008 AND A PASSENGER. THERE WERE SEVERAL PARKING SPACES ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. THE PARKING STRUCTURE WAS VERY BUSY AND SLOW MOVING. I COASTED INTO THE PARKING SPORT SINCE I WAS DRIVING AT A CRAWL. WHEN I TOUCHED THE BRAKE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 23, 2009 · crash

2008 Infiniti G37 — common questions

Is the 2008 Infiniti G37 reliable?

It is close to typical for the G37: 96 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2008 G37 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (21 complaints), electrical system (14 complaints), transmission (11 complaints).

Does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Infiniti G37. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti G37 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the G37 years to avoid are 2009. The cleanest record among G37 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.