KnownCarProblems2008 Infiniti G37 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Infiniti G37, most often about the air bags (32% of complaints, typically around 81,500 miles). It is 4th of 8 G37 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Infiniti G37 problems
Air bags
21 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G37. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator flickered and the front passenger seat air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mossy nissan kearny mesa 8118 clairemont mesa blvd, san diego, ca 92111 ([phone]) where it was diagnosed…
I hit a bump or a pothole in the road and my driver side airbag deployed. My insurance wouldn't cover the claim as there had been no front or rear impact damage. Ever since my cars battery won't hold a charged and had to be jumped off prior to each use.
Electrical
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
On the approx. Date of incident, I started the vehicle in the morning and noticed the air bag light would blink and not turn off. After referencing the manual, I brought the vehicle into an Infiniti dealership to be diagnosed. The diagnosis was that the passenger side airbag sensor had failed and would cost more than…
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti G37. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator flickered and the front passenger seat air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mossy nissan kearny mesa 8118 clairemont mesa blvd, san diego, ca 92111 ([phone]) where it was diagnosed…
Transmission
11 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
2008 Infiniti g37s with a 5 speed automatic transmission with 41,000 miles - I was entering the freeway going about 55 MPH and there was an 18 wheeler in front of me having a hard time picking up speed. Before passing, I tapped my brake, downshifted from 4th to 3rd gear with my left paddle shifter near the steering…
The contact owns a 2008 Infiniti g37s. The contact stated that while merging off an exit ramp at 60 MPH, he attempted to shift into a lower gear but the clutch remained stuck in neutral. The contact was unable to shift gears. The contact safely merged onto the shoulder with the gear in neutral. The vehicle was then…
Engine
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Infiniti G37, after warm usually more then 30min of driving will intermittently go into low and high acceleration on its own. As if you are braking with your left foot and then giving it gas on and off with right foot. My wife has also described complete loss of power when the condition occurs and she tries to…
The car was started and there was a loud rattling noise coming from the muffler. It is very loud and doesn't go away. Did my research and found out there is a defect in the muffler part number 20100 jl01a. And cars that experience this rattling noise must have their mufflers replace with part number 20100 jl01c. I…
Speed control
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.
2008 Infiniti g37s with a 5 speed automatic transmission with 41,000 miles - I was entering the freeway going about 55 MPH and there was an 18 wheeler in front of me having a hard time picking up speed. Before passing, I tapped my brake, downshifted from 4th to 3rd gear with my left paddle shifter near the steering…
I have experience two occasions during stop and go traffic where the engine will rev up and accelerate. On those occasions I had to press the brakes hard to avoid hitting the car in front of me. I also changed gears to neutral. During both times I was in stop and go traffic moving forward...not turning. I also tried…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Vehicle dashboard is cracked in various areas. About a month ago I started noticing cracks close to the edge of the dash where the door and the dash meets. Cracks can be found around the A/C vents, above the lcd display, and on the lower right side next to the lcd display. The vehicle is garaged kept and driven only a…
Numerous consumers have been complaining about the lack of quality, specifically in the 2008-2009 dash board components of the Infiniti G37. There have been reports of melting and sticky dashboards as a result of poor build quality. This is a safety issue as the melting dashboard glares into the windshield while…
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles.
Numerous consumers have been complaining about the lack of quality, specifically in the 2008-2009 dash board components of the Infiniti G37. There have been reports of melting and sticky dashboards as a result of poor build quality. This is a safety issue as the melting dashboard glares into the windshield while…
The dash of the car is melting causing a shiny surface that reflects off the windshield causing a visual impairment. The dash is getting sticky as well and can no longer be cleaned. Any rag used sticks to the dash. Dash has also become very soft which causes imperfections to occur at the slightest touch. There was a…
Brakes
4 complaints · 6%On october 23, 2009 I was driving in a parking structure with my Infiniti G37 2008 and a passenger. There were several parking spaces on the fourth floor. The parking structure was very busy and slow moving. I coasted into the parking sport since I was driving at a crawl. When I touched the brake light to come to a…
On 9/30/2011 I was driving at approximately 10 MPH through our high school parking lot. My space is directly aligned with a speed bump. I slowed dramatically for the speed bump at the same time I made the turn to enter my parking space. The car responded incorrectly to the brakes, which had happened to me once before.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Infiniti G37 recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: This could result in the passenger air bag being suppressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will test the signal between the ocs and acu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed. If necessary, the seat cushion (containing ocs hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification. The recall began on november 4, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan is recalling 204,361 my 2007-2008 altima, altima hybrid, 350z, 350z roadster, my 2008 altima coupe, rogue, my 2009 murano, and infiniti my 2007-2008 g35 sedan, my 2008 g37 coupe and ex35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems' occupant classification system (ocs) control units. A varistor in the ocs control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the ocs and the air bag control unit (acu).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Infiniti G37
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Infiniti G37?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (21 complaints, typically around 81,500 miles); electrical (13 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); transmission (11 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Infiniti G37 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 7, 2008 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Infiniti G37?
- It is 4th of 8 G37 model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.