Is the 2010 Infiniti G37 reliable?

The 2010 Infiniti G37 has 96 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: AIR BAGS problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Infiniti G37?

Top problems: AIR BAGS (33 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (14 complaints, avg repair $500); BODY/STRUCTURE (11 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Infiniti G37?

No recalls have been issued for the 2010 Infiniti G37.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Infiniti G37?

The 2010 Infiniti G37 gets 21 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2286. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Infiniti G37?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Infiniti G37 is approximately $1,821/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Infiniti G37

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Infiniti G37 has 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 98. The most common issue is air bags problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: transmission: transmission does not operate properly. harsh downshifting (usually around 30-40 mph) began within first two months of ownership and continues to this day. significant lag (2-3 seconds) occurs when accelerating while moving or while nearly stopped creating unsafe driving conditions .

6 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

AIR BAGS

33 complaints

34%

• TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. HARSH DOWNSHIFTING (USUALLY AROUND 30-40 MPH) BEGAN WITHIN FIRST TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. SIGNIFICANT LAG (2-3 SECONDS) OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING WHILE MOVING OR WHILE NEARLY STOPPED CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS
• THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES, INDICATING THAT AIRBAG IS OFF, ON WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. I WENT TO THE DEALER TWO TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THIS ISSUE OCCURS WHEN MY WIFE (WHO WEIGHS 130 POUNDS) IS SITTING IN THE
• I JUST GOT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP IT IS USED. WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CAR IT WAS FINE BUT I ONLY DROVE AROUND 25 MPH BEING THAT IT WAS MY FIRST TIME DRIVING SINCE I WAS REAR ENDED. IT WAS FINE EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. A FEW DAYS LATER I SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE AIRBAG BUTTON LIGHT SHOWS UP

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. HARSH DOWNSHIFTING (USUALLY AROUND 30-40 MPH) BEGAN WITHIN FIRST TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. SIGNIFICANT LAG (2-3 SECONDS) OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING WHILE MOVING OR WHILE NEARLY STOPPED CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Infiniti G37

Based on 69 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 45K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Reported earliermedian 21K mi · 8 reports

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200K+

OTHER

Reported earliermedian 23K mi · 6 reports

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200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 19K mi · 5 reports

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200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 58K mi · 24 reports

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200K+

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

In line with typicalmedian 38K mi · 6 reports

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60-100K

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200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

Later than typicalmedian 65K mi · 6 reports

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200K+

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 2010 Infiniti G37

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,286

Per month

$191

Per mile

19.1¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,824/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/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

Show:

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 2010 Infiniti G37

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.

Your state (affects local premium average)

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 2010 G37, 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

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 96 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TRANSMISSION: TRANSMISSION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. HARSH DOWNSHIFTING (USUALLY AROUND 30-40 MPH) BEGAN WITHIN FIRST TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND CONTINUES TO THIS DAY. SIGNIFICANT LAG (2-3 SECONDS) OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING WHILE MOVING OR WHILE NEARLY STOPPED CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE CAR HAS AN ERRATIC SHIFTING OF THE 7-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN HIGHWAY DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS BELOW 40 MPH DUE TO SLOW TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ON OCCASION INTO A GEAR WHERE THE ENGINE RPM DROPS AND HOLDS AT 1000 - 1100. IF YOU ACCELERATE SLOWLY THE RPM'S REMAIN AT ABOUT 1000 U
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE VEHICLE. DRIVER WOULD HAVE TO ATTEMPT TO CRAWL OUT ADJACENT DOOR. DEALER HAD TO PRY DOOR OPEN AND REMOVE FRONT SEAT TO FIX THE DOOR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I WAS DRIVING ALONG AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE ROAD AND APPROACHED A RED LIGHT. I BRAKED, BUT INSTEAD OF THE CAR SLOWING DOWN, IT STARTED ACCELERATING VERY FAST. I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED SPEEDING UP. THERE WERE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)