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2011 Infiniti G25

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2011 Infiniti G25 has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 28. The most common issue is other problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: note: model is new for 2011...g25 (not in your database). when an iphone is connected to the ipod interface in the vehicle the playback skips and is intermittent. it occurs every time the iphone is connected and is continuously intermittent throughout the play time. this problem causes undue attent.

6 crash reports 6 injuries

28

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

5 complaints
18%
  • NOTE: MODEL IS NEW FOR 2011...G25 (NOT IN YOUR DATABASE). WHEN AN IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE IPOD INTERFACE IN THE VEHICLE THE PLAYBACK SKIPS AND IS INTERMITTENT. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE IPHONE IS CONNECTED AND IS CONTINUOUSLY INTERMITTENT THROUGHOUT THE PLAY TIME. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES UNDUE ATTENT
  • VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP OVER 12 TIMES AND HAS HAD 2 ECM REPLACEMENTS, 3 MASS AIRFLOW SENSORS, 2 THROTTLE BODIES, 3 COMPUTER REPROGRAMS, MULTIPLE AIR FILTER REPLACEMENTS AND TWO FUEL INJECTION CLEANINGS. VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE HAS ANOTHER CORRUPT MASS AIR F
  • MY DASHBOARD START MELTING AND LOWER THE VISIBILITY TRUE MY FRONT WINDOW. DURING THE DAY WHEN THE SUN IS OUT I CAN HARDLY SEE ANYTHING FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDOW DOWN BECAUSE IT STAY GLOSSY. IT KEEP ON GETTING WORSE AND WORSE WITH EVERY DAY! NISAN/INFINITI NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

NOTE: MODEL IS NEW FOR 2011...G25 (NOT IN YOUR DATABASE). WHEN AN IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE IPOD INTERFACE IN THE VEHICLE THE PLAYBACK SKIPS AND IS INTERMITTENT. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE IPHONE IS CONNECTED AND IS CONTINUOUSLY INTERMITTENT THROUGHOUT THE PLAY TIME. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES UNDUE ATTENT

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2011 Infiniti G25

Based on 14 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 42K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
7
30-60K
4
60-100K
2
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2011 Infiniti G25

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,087
Per month
$174
Per mile
17.4¢
MPG
23
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,401/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,656/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Infiniti G25

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,821
Full coverage / month
$152
Liability only / year
$710
vs US avg
+9%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1821

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2011 G25, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: NOTE: MODEL IS NEW FOR 2011...G25 (NOT IN YOUR DATABASE). WHEN AN IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE IPOD INTERFACE IN THE VEHICLE THE PLAYBACK SKIPS AND IS INTERMITTENT. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE IPHONE IS CONNECTED AND IS CONTINUOUSLY INTERMITTENT THROUGHOUT THE PLAY TIME. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES UNDUE ATTENT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: WENT TO START CAR AND DEPRESSED PUSH START BUTTON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. A YELLOW KEY SYMBOL AND RED CAR SYMBOL WITH A KEY INSIDE APPEARED IN THE DASH, BUT NO OTHER LIGHTS IN THE DASH CAME ON, NOR DID THE RADIO. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE KEY IN THE SLOT, CHANGE THE KEY FO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • STEERING: THE STEERING LOCK UNIT FAILED ON MY INFINITI G25X. IT WAS WAS STATIONARY AT A GROCERY STORE AND WHEN I CAME OUT IT WOULD NOT START SO I HAD IT TOWED TO INFINITI OF LYNNWOOD. I SEE THEIR WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART BY NISSAN BUT INFINITI REFUSED TO HONOR IT EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE SAME PART. INFINITI HAS

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI G25. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SHE WOULD FEEL AN ABRUPT JERKING IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE AS IF SOMEONE HAD CONTINUOUSLY CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS WHETHER THE CONTACT WAS DECELERA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Infiniti G25 — Year Comparison

How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
6
Injury reports
6
Segment avg
28

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