Reliability
Infiniti

G Series (V36)

2007-2015 · Compact Sedan · 4 engines
784 NHTSA Complaints
4 Recalls
8 Fire Reports
56 Crash Reports
Data covers 6 NHTSA model names
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Reliability Score

8.8 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar compact sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 139 powertrain complaints. A typical compact sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 333.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Covers the 2007 to 2015 model years only (the generation ran 2007 to 2015).

Breakdown
Complaints overall139 complaints against about 333 for similar vehicles
8.8
Last three years
n/aNot enough data
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced16 complaints against about 53 for similar vehicles
9.1
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20078.6
  • 20088.7
  • 20098.4
  • 20109.2
  • 20119.2
  • 20159.3

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

Infiniti G Series Unidentified Engine

238 complaints 34.0 per year
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
68
engine
38
electrical
36
other
31
transmission
31

2.5-V6-Gas

2.5L 6-cyl
29 complaints 14.5 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Infiniti G Series, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 335 owner complaints
Electrical System: 103 owner complaints
Engine: 82 owner complaints
Transmission: 72 owner complaints
Body/Trim: 71 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series

On a used 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (335), the electrical system (103) and the engine (82). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 335 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  2. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series about the electrical system.
  3. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series about the engine, all engines combined.
  4. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
  5. Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints on the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series about the body and structure.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series

Recalls (4)

11V538000Nov 4, 2011serious
Visibility

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.

10V175000Apr 27, 2010serious
Air Bags

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 INFINITI G35 SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2006 AND INFINITI G35 COUPES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 30, 2007. THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTING THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS) AND THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR (ODS) CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAN EXPERIENCE RELATIVE MOVEMENT WHICH CAN CAUSE WEAR AND OXIDIZATION OF THE TERMINALS AND MAY CAUSE INTERRUPTION OF THE SIGNAL.

08V521000Oct 7, 2008serious
Air Bags

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).

06V394000Oct 13, 2006critical
Exterior Lighting

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE "VERTICAL GRADIENT" AND "HEADLAMP PHOTOMETRIC VALUES" REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series complaints?

Owners have filed 784 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the electrical system and the engine.

Is the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 784 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series have?

NHTSA has 784 owner complaints on file for the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Infiniti G Series?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the electrical system and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the G Series have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2007-2015 Infiniti G Series. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 784 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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