2012 Infiniti G37
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 infiniti g37x. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator continuously illuminated as being off even though the passenger seat was occupied. the failure has occurred for two years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a flaw . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
98
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
AIR BAGS
33 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW
- • PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN A >120LB PERSON IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
- • THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS BLINKING. I TOOK THE CAR TO INFINITI AND I'M TOLD THAT THE THERE IS A FAILURE CODE B1018 STORED DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE OF OCCUPANT AIRBAG DETECTION SENSOR. THEY ARE CHARGING $6,653 TO REPLACE THIS PART. $348 IS LABOR AND THE REMAINDER IS THE PART COST. THE CAR HAS 47,800 MIL
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
11 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT PADDING HE HAS DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS HIP THAT WORSENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140. UPDATED 10/12/12*LJ
- • PLEASE, PLEASE BACK OFF ON YOUR HEAD REST REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY. PLEASE ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO CHOOSE THE POSITION OF THE HEAD REST. NOT ONLY HONDA, BUT FORD, GM, CHRYSLER, ALL MANUFACTURERS ARE CREATING VERY PAINFUL CAR SEATS SINCE 2009 DUE TO THIS AWFUL HEADREST REQUIREMENT. SEATBELTS ARE A LA
- • PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SEAT BOTTOM NEEDS REPLACING AS IT IS AN OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILURE. COST FOR PART IS $6500.00. COST TO INSTALL AND RESET IS $500. THAT REPAIR IS HALF THE VALUE OF WHAT IT IS WORTH. I CALLED INFINITY'NOT UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. HAV
“TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT PADDING HE HAS DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS HIP THAT WORSENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140. UPDATED 10/12/12*LJ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
10 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START WITHOUT CHARGING THE BATTERY. ON JANUARY 30, 2014, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,430. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED
- • PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS. TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SEAT BOTTOM NEEDS REPLACING AS IT IS AN OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILURE. COST FOR PART IS $6500.00. COST TO INSTALL AND RESET IS $500. THAT REPAIR IS HALF THE VALUE OF WHAT IT IS WORTH. I CALLED INFINITY'NOT UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL. HAV
- • I BROUGHT IN MY 2012 FOR MAINTENANCE AT AN INFINITI SERVICE DEALER. I RECEIVED A "NEW" BATTERY AS I WAS TOLD THE BATTERY NEEDED REPLACEMENT SOON. COME TO FIND OUT, THE "NEW" BATTERY WAS ACTUALLY A FAULTY COMPONENT AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I BROUGHT IT IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND THEY SAID NOTHING W
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START WITHOUT CHARGING THE BATTERY. ON JANUARY 30, 2014, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,430. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
10 complaints- • 2012 INFINITI G37 - WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. ENTIRE FLOOR MATS UNDER WATER. HAPPENS EACH TIME IT RAINS.
- • THE SUN ROOF LEAKS WATER UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER MAT
- • THERE IS A WATER LEAK RAGE FROM THE SUNROOF. MY CAR GETS SOAKED IN WATER AND IT'S NOT PREVENTABLE. CREATES A SMELL AND MOLD
“2012 INFINITI G37 - WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. ENTIRE FLOOR MATS UNDER WATER. HAPPENS EACH TIME IT RAINS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints- • WHEN I AM BRAKING AND COMING CLOSER TO A STOP, MY CAR GIVES A JERK ALONG WITH AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED. SOMETIMES WHEN I BRAKE I CAN FEEL THE FOOT BRAKE STUCK FOR ONE SECOND. *TR
- • WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY, CLUTCH GOT STUCK. I WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. I ENDED UP STOPPED IN THE #2 LANE AND COULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO PUSH MY VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER MOTORIST. I FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO GEAR BY PULLING UP THE CLUTCH USING THE TOP OF M
- • STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CAR IN DRIVE & FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS UP TO OVER 3000 RMP AND CAR WANTS TO LUNGE FORWARD.VERY DIFFICULT TO HOLD CAR FROM LUNGING INTO CAR IN FRONT. PUT GEAR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT.THIS SAME THING HAS OCCURRED ON 11/1/2013 AND 12/23/2
“WHEN I AM BRAKING AND COMING CLOSER TO A STOP, MY CAR GIVES A JERK ALONG WITH AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED. SOMETIMES WHEN I BRAKE I CAN FEEL THE FOOT BRAKE STUCK FOR ONE SECOND. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 98 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AS BEING OFF EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAW
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT LEASES A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT PADDING HE HAS DEVELOPED PAIN IN HIS HIP THAT WORSENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140. UPDATED 10/12/12*LJ
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 INFINITI G37. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT START WITHOUT CHARGING THE BATTERY. ON JANUARY 30, 2014, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,430. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: 2012 INFINITI G37 - WHEN IT RAINS WATER LEAKS FROM THE SUNROOF TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. ENTIRE FLOOR MATS UNDER WATER. HAPPENS EACH TIME IT RAINS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti G37 — Year Comparison
How does 2012 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
- 98
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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