VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Infiniti G372008–2013
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Infiniti G37
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Infiniti G37 Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 96 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
0 recalls · 69 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
0 recalls · 54 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Infiniti G37 — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 37 | 7 | — | 57 | 46 | 53 | Caution |
| 2012 | 0 | 69 | 3 | — | 57 | 42 | 52 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 0 | 54 | 3 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Caution |
| 2010 | 0 | 43 | 1 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Caution |
| 2009 | 0 | 96 | — | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 0 | 48 | — | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Caution |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Infiniti G37 Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the G37 compares — best year within each era shown.
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 53).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year G37 to buy?+
The 2013 Infiniti G37 scores highest on our Buyer Score (53/100) — combining a reliability score of 57/100 with a value score of 46/100. It has 0 recalls and 37 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which G37 years have the most problems?+
The 2009, 2012, 2011 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2009 G37 leads with 0 recalls and 96 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common G37 problems?+
The most frequently reported Infiniti G37 issues involve: AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.