Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Infiniti G37
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Infiniti G37 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 66 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V521000 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 8 complaints
Of the 66 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Infiniti G37 has an average reliability rating, primarily due to potential airbag recall issues and common electrical system complaints. While several complaints exist, they are not overwhelming, and the vehicle offers decent reliability for its age, with manageable repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| power train | 90,000–130,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| structure | 75,000–100,000 miles | $250–$800 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 85,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change engine oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
- Inspect brakes every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on dashboard
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Delayed or rough gear shifts
- Unresponsive throttle
- Visible rust or structural damage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Infiniti G37 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.