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2008 Infiniti G37

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2008 models.

Class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
20 combined ยท 18 city / 26 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2008 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2008 Infiniti G37 is a subcompact car offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 subcompact car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
G37 Coupe3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 26 / 20-5%$4,100444
G37 Coupe3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20-5%$4,100444
Spend $8,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.1 MPG2008 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2008 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2008 Infiniti G37 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2008 subcompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2008 Infiniti G37 (this car)20 MPGNot rated0
2008 BMW 3 Series22 MPGNot rated1
2008 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated9
2008 Audi A424 MPGNot rated6
2008 Audi A521 MPGNot rated1
2008 Maserati GranTurismo15 MPGNot rated2
2008 BMW 6 Series18 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Infiniti G37.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2008 Infiniti G37 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

40Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
75,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Air Bags18
Electrical System10
Visibility/Wiper7
Structure โ€บ Body5
Unknown Or Other4
Power Train3
Engine3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
17/01: 117/06: 117/08: 217/09: 117/11: 118/01: 118/03: 118/08: 118/09: 118/12: 219/04: 219/07: 119/09: 119/10: 120/05: 120/10: 121/03: 222/05: 122/06: 122/07: 122/09: 125/02: 125/09: 125/12: 117/0117/0918/0318/1219/0920/1022/0625/02max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2008 Infiniti G37 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Air Bags โ€” 18 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  3. Electrical System โ€” 10 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Visibility/Wiper โ€” 7 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 75,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Infiniti G37. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2013 G3722183.5 inNot rated056
2012 G3722185 inNot rated152
2011 G3722183.5 inNot rated181
2010 G3722183.1 inNot rated062
2009 G3721โ€“Not rated0129

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this โ†’