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2011 Infiniti G37 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2011 Infiniti G37 sits mid-pack among G37 years: 130 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 96, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: airbags issues account for 40% of all reports (52 of 130), far ahead of other at 15.

130

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other G37 years?

G37 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted215 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 96 complaints2009: 215 complaints2010: 96 complaints2011: 130 complaints2012: 98 complaints2013: 84 complaints2015: 1 complaints
G37 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Infiniti G37 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags5240%
Other1512%
Body & Structure118%
Electrical System108%
Speed Control97%
Seats75%
Transmission65%
Fuel System43%
Seat Belts32%
Brakes32%
Engine32%
Steering22%
Tires & Wheels22%
Lighting22%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2011 Infiniti G37 have recalls?

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

11V538000Visibility & WipersNovember 4, 2011 · 1,788 units

Defect

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. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONTROLLER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WAS MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER PARKING SPOT AT WORK WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD. SHE CLEARLY REMEMBERS BRAKING AS NORMAL WHEN PARKING AND HAD WITNESSES STANDING WITHIN 15 FEET THAT NOTICED THE SOUND OF THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS LIT. MY WIFE'S HEAD HIT AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 24, 2014 · crash

“AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. DEALER EVALUATION SHOWED OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR UNIT FAILURE. TOLD WHOLE BOTTOM SEAT ASSY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PART ALONE IS $6500+ I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, COLLISION, TRAUMA, ETC. WARNING LIGHT BEGAN IN AUGUST 2019.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 1, 2019

“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,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 11, 2011

“Rear speaker AMP caught fire and burned the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tankMarch 19, 2021. The electrical fire occurred several hours after the vehicle had been parked under an apartment housing complex carport. Had it not been noticed the structure along with several other vehicles could…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 19, 2021 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE WALL. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 3, 2014 · crash

2011 Infiniti G37 — common questions

Is the 2011 Infiniti G37 reliable?

It is close to typical for the G37: 130 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2011 G37 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (52 complaints), other (15 complaints), body & structure (11 complaints).

Does the 2011 Infiniti G37 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 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.