AI Damage2013 Infiniti G37: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Infiniti G37 filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 63
- involving a crash
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 57% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 36 complaints (57% of all), 5 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 8 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 4 complaints (6% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 4 complaints (6% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 36 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On the sunny and dry morning of december 9, 2020, I proceeded to alpine cemetery, perth amboy, nj to honor my mother's grave site and her anniversary. As I passed the gate entrance to the cemetery, I turned right; as I have always done in previous years.
The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion, and injuries to the lower back, left rotator cup, and left arm that required medical attention. The other driver was also injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot.
While pulling into a parking space and braking going 1 or 2 mph the car surged forward with the engine revving loudly, causing the car to crash through a brick wall and into a restaurant ending in the car being totaled with over $15,000 of damage just to the car. The car only had 20,000 miles.
It started when I was pulling into the parking lot in my office building. With no warning, the car started to accelerate at around 7-8 rpm making a roaring noise heard by many witnesses. This resulted in losing control of the car which then went off the side of the lot into a steep decline where I hit a tree.
The steering wheel locked. I was not in control of the car and nothing would worked in the car. I couldn't shift gears so I shoved it into park. The car finally stopped but not before it hit an island causing $7822 in damages to the rear of the car. The air bags did not deploy.
The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 1,800.
Sunroof drain tube leaks water down passenger side A-pillar onto body control module above glovebox causing damage to system, electrical connections, air bag, engine light to activate, vehicle going into limp mode. Drain is functioning and not stopped up.
The dealer has provided me an estimate of $3,000 to repair the sunroof drain and the water damage to the body control module (BCM). Infiniti Consumer Affairs has been zero help. They just gave me the run around. There are tons of videos and posts regarding the defect with the sunroof drain.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,699 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G37 has 67 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 63, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Infiniti G37?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (25%), warning lights, check engine (14%), windows, sunroof (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Infiniti G37?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Infiniti G37 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.