Reliable Auto DB

2012 Infiniti G37 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 63 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 4 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 G37 (4), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Power windows.

2012 Infiniti G37
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Complaints

63

Per year

4

Recalls

1

Years on the road

15

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (33 of 63), then Seats (11) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2013

The 2013 G37 has 63 complaints, 4 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Infiniti G37. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, power windows 2011-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 11V538000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (63 total)

Air bags
33
Seats
11
Electrical system
10
Speed control
6
Engine
4
Powertrain
4
Structure
4
Exterior lighting
2
Service brakes
2
Steering
2
Back-over prevention
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Interior lighting
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "If you search the internet, you'll see that there's a large problem with the sunroof drainage in this car dumping water into the cabin, into the glove box and down the right kick panel, which is where the bcm unit sits,…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or other · filed 2025-10-07
  • "I purchased this vehicle, 2012 Infiniti G 37XS in September 2023. The vehicle was basically brand new with less than 2200 miles on it and I have driven it very little up to that point, October 2024, as it is not my…"
    Electrical system, Air bags, Seats · filed 2025-06-11
  • "The contact owns a 2012 Infiniti G37. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message "Seat Belt Off" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC code: B1018 was…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-12-16
  • "I just purchased a 2012 Infiniti G37 and love the car. Once I drove off the car lot I noticed the dashboard was extremely sticky and shiny and appears to be melting. Every time the dash gets in the sun and heat it gets…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-03-14
  • "This car odometer is rolled back about 100,000 miles and I hope I am reporting this at the right place. I went to purchase this vehicle and seller paperwork doesn’t match up with vehicle."
    Unknown or other · filed 2024-03-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2012 Infiniti G37 2 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2012 Infiniti G37 2 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2012 Infiniti G37 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2012 Infiniti G37 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 5 stars
2012 Infiniti G37 C RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
G37 3.7L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 25 19 MPG $4200
G37 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
G37 convertible 3.7L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
G37 convertible 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $4000
G37 Coupe 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (7-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
G37 Coupe 3.7L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 25 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

V36 generation, 2012–2013
Body styles Sedan, Coupe, Convertible
Oil 5W-30 , 5.2 qt capacity
Tire size 225/55R17, 225/50R18, 225/45R19 (trim dependent) front / 225/55R17, 225/50R18, 245/40R19, 245/45R18 (trim / staggered) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 11V-538 covers certain 2011-2012 INFINITI G37 Coupe vehicles, and also certain 2011 Nissan 370Z vehicles: due to a programming error, the power window switch controller was manufactured out of specification. Dealers replace the power window switches. The campaign is limited to specific build dates and lists Coupe vehicles rather than every G37 body style; published unit counts are shared with the listed 370Z vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Infiniti G37 reliable?

The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 63 complaints with NHTSA after 15 years, or 4 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 G37 (4), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Power windows.

What are common problems with a 2012 Infiniti G37?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (33 of 63), then Seats (11) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2012 Infiniti G37 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 G37 has 63 complaints, 4 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.

Has the 2012 Infiniti G37 been recalled?

The 2012 Infiniti G37 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Infiniti G37?

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 2012 Infiniti G37 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 Infiniti G37 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Infiniti G37 is 20.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an INFINITI G37 use?

The VQ37VHR V6 is commonly specified with 5W-30 and about 5.2 qt with filter on U.S. G37 models.

What tire sizes fit the G37?

Trim-dependent sizes include 225/55R17 through 245/40R19 with staggered rears on some coupes; confirm on the placard for sedan vs coupe.

What NHTSA recall mentions the G37 Coupe?

Recall 11V-538 covers certain 2011-2012 G37 Coupe vehicles (with 2011 370Z) for out-of-spec power window switch controllers on specific build dates; unit counts are shared with listed 370Z vehicles.