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2009 Infiniti G Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2009 Infiniti G 75 Gs, 8.8 months of data per G, average 33400 miles25
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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti G in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 6000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 14700 0 I was seeing hard downshifts from 40mph to 30mph in DS mode making it almost unusable to use the sport mode. 
Jul 2012 29000 0 Windshield washer pump had become faulty and washer fluid was not working. Got it replaced. 
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 2000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 18000 0 battery not charging. Dealer re-flashed ECM under warranty and fixed problem 
Mar 2013 19000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 16000 0 Map light switch did not function properly in rear passenger seat, dealer ordered part and replaced switch. 
Sep 2012 46000 250 Rear pads were replaced and rotors were re-surfaced. 
Mar 2013 54000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 35000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 39000 0 Paint peeling from steering wheel. Replaced steering wheel under warranty. Whistling noise coming out of the engine compartment in lower gears and at around 1800RPM. Problem cannot be replicated after numerous trips. 
Mar 2012 45000 0 Rattle coming from the windshield area on the passenger side. Dealer replaced vent, housing for the insrument cluster. Rattle seems to be gone for now. 

 

Infiniti G in Netherlands
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 20460   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 21680 0 loose electrical connector 
Dec 2012 31620   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 7000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 52000 0 Replaced battery on car's 3rd birthday due to signs of failure. Slow starting in the cold or when the car isn't started every day. 2yrs in Florida, 1yr in Wisconsin. 
Jul 2012 54300 0 TSB for brake shudder when slowing from highway speeds Replace steering wheel due to peeling paint Auto-up stopped working for passenger front 
Dec 2012 56000 0 Replaced my new Interstate battery with a larger factory battery as part of TSB for emission valve Emission system TSB - stuck valve that drew power even when the car was turned off. Valve caused the battery to discharge so the car would not start after two days. TSB to fix rough downshift from 3 to 2. Dealer noticed during test drive. 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 7000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 25000 0 Overheated and stalled. Connection to radiator cooling fan had become "unplugged." 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 17000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 33000 0 Turn signal bulb requires removal of tire for bulb access on G37 
Apr 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 8000 0 wind noise from rear passenger window 
Mar 2013 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 20000 0 car would not start after sitting for just 10 minutes or so with the door open or the radio on. had to update the ecm 
Feb 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 10000 950 Worst quality of paint I have ever encountered, chips that went all the way to the medal and had to have 1/3 of the car repainted. 
Jul 2012 36000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 1000 0 TSB issued by Infiniti on hard downshifting and engine decel from 4th to 3rd. Dealer flashed the transmission computer and problem seems solved. Car is great otherwise, and dealership was very accomodating with loaner during the overnight work. 
Mar 2013 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 6000   First odometer entry
May 2010 11000 0 Car became inoperable and had to be "jumped" for it to start moving. Brought car in to dealership and said the charger did not charge battery due to low mileage. 
Mar 2012 29000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 45000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 48000 0 Catalytic converter plugged. Repaired under warranty. 
Mar 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Mississippi, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 10000 0 ECM replaced due to excessive noise ie, the ECM made a high pitched whine and was replaced under warranty.  Dealer fixed rattling trim in dash 
Mar 2011 29000 0 Front rotor shake and judder at high speeds/grinding noises from time to time Lumbar support started to squeak under pressure, and front console trim had become very creaky. Lumbar support repaired with new part, creaky trim rigged/fixed by lining console parts with felt automotive tape. 
May 2011 31700 75 Had a brake and lube place measure and turn the front rotors. 
Jun 2011 33000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti G in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 0 Harsh down shifting, reprogrammed transmission per TSB. 
Apr 2013 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 29000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 35700 0 drivers side arm rest leather cracked and ripped 
Nov 2012 37000 550 replaced front pads and rotors tpms sensor replaced 

 

Infiniti G in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 3000 0 It was some type of control for the transmission. The car would tell me to put it in park when it already was in park. 
Mar 2013 32000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 9000 0 Suspension began clattering/rattling over rough roads at low speeds and steering felt looser than normal. Mechanic found that front sway links had excessive clearance and replaced both left and right front sway links. 
Jul 2011 19000 0 Exact same clatter/rattle over rough roads at low speeds started up that had been supposedly repaired one year ago. The repair was the same as one year ago as well--dealer replaced front sway links. 
Nov 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 38000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 38300 0 Replaced instrument panel screen. Instrument panel cowl was coming loose at the corners nearest the windshield. Cup holder lid not functioning. 
May 2012 41000 0 The finish on the trim around steering wheel was coming off. Trim replaced. Weatherstip pulled loose from top of driver's side door. Weather strip was replaced. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 30000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 33000 85 evaporator leak repaired under warranty brake shudder repaired under tsb 
Dec 2010 34000 180 car would not drive over 20mph in limp mode - cleaned sensor reflashed computer 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 19000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 32000 1500 Rear brakes were badly worn. There was a light that came on and the car shimmied when breaking. Replaced rear pads and turned rotors. Fixed front brakes for TSB on premature warping. Turned front rotors. 
Dec 2010 34000 0 Check engine light came on. Took it in and an exhaust sensor was not functioning. Dealer had to order the part and it fixed less than a week later. 
Apr 2011 40000 97 Car went into "safe mode" and would let the tach get over 2,500 rpm. Was driving in Pennsylvania at the time and had to pull over turn car off. Car bucked and had no power. Very scary situation. Had to manually shift to get speed. 
Nov 2011 52000 750 Eating brakes. I have 52,000 miles and I need a second set of brakes. My wife has the white G and she has 35,000 and not yet replacing the first set. Dealership did not give a reason for the quick brake life. 
Mar 2013 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 25000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 27000 0 Service engine soon light was on. Code was for an emissions leak. Service engine light on again. Code was for an emissions leak. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 26000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 37000 0 Engine would not rev past 2400 rpm and was accompanied by a "chugging" that made it undriveable. Dealer said they reprogrammed engine and transmission. 
Mar 2013 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 34000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 36000 0 Reprogram transmission and engine control module to correct harsh downshifting. This was an infinite issued technical service bulletin 
Mar 2013 41000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 57000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 58500 0 Amplifier in trunk shorted out. There was loud popping and crackling in speakers when connected. 
Mar 2013 73000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 6000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 35000 250 reflash ecm 

 

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2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

328-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Infiniti G in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 4000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 24000 0 tranny noise..fixed by replacing the entire transmission 
Jan 2012 32000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 28500 0 Car /steering wheel was shaking a bit during hard braking. Dealer identified Tech Bulletin for problem and replaced front pads & rotors under warranty. Problem fixed. 
Aug 2012 47000 0 On one occasion, car began sputtering in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear after a period of idling. No check engine light was displayed. Codes stored - showed faulty rear O2 sensor & cracked catalytic converter. All replaced under warranty.Issue fixed. 
Dec 2012 51000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Infiniti in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 2000 0 With new 7at, having some issue while down-shifting. It seems when car is slowing down, the transmission downshifts too fast creating "engine brake/jerky" sensation. Some dealers are aware of the problem but no software update/TSB yet. 
Jul 2009 12000 0 7at down shifting issue, finally a tsb was released that solved problem 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 31000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 41000 0 MAF defective, replaced under warranty. Unsafe to drive due to limp mode, so towed. 
Feb 2012 49000 0 Catcon failed. 
Apr 2012 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

325-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 50000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 51500 0 Roof rattling. Knocking sound in the trunk when top down. 
Dec 2012 53000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 1000 0 Rattles and squeaks when top up(closed). 
Dec 2009 3000 0 Continuing problem with retractable roof. 
Mar 2010 4000 0 roof rattles when in closed position. 
Jun 2010 5000 0 Rattle continues. This has been reported by a number of other G37 convertible drivers on the Infiniti forum. Looks like a problem with the first generation of this model. 
Aug 2010 5000 0 Same rattles continue ... 
Sep 2010 6000 0 Rattles fixed. 
Jan 2011 8000 0 We were informed of a Service Bulletin for rattle. 
Feb 2011 8500 0 Dealer indicated that engineer from japan was coming and that he would take a look at the car/problem. Failed. Have given up. 
Jul 2011 12000 0 This is the 8th time we have brought the car in to the dealer. The car has been with the dealer over 30 days. We are going to try to initiate a dealer buyback of the car. 
Aug 2011 12000 0 Asked Infiniti to take car back, and they did. 

 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

325-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Infiniti G in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 7000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 8700 0 squeaky top 
Apr 2011 12700 0 repair to the seat belt retractor covered under a TSB 
Mar 2013 24000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Infiniti G in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 12000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 17500 0 I had the trim replaced due to discoloration and peeling away. I also had the steering wheel replaced because of the peeling away. Also had the TSB update because the car was jerky when shifting from 4th to 3rd to 2nd. 
Mar 2013 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 38000   First odometer entry
May 2011 44000 380 Wood trim in door panels defective (came undone) and was replaced.  
Dec 2011 57000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 60000 0 Battery died due to faulty valve 
Apr 2013 70000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 1000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 4000 0 Clear plastic cover over dash instrument panel detached and slid forward about 1 inch. Service tech found it and ordered fix under warranty while there for first oil change. No charge, didn't add any time to expected service visit. 
Dec 2010 7000 0 Whining noise coming from rear of car whenever doors were unlocked. Dealer replaced noisy electronic fuel door lock actuator under original warranty, done during regular oil change, no additional time added to visit. 
Mar 2011 10000 0 Faulty (evap?) relay had slow drain on battery (2+ weeks without starting = dead battery). Dealer not aware of TSB for 2009 (only 2008), I found it, then they honored it. New (bigger) battery and relay were installed. Interior panel was not flush with center console, would bend and pop-out .5 inch. Dealer confirmed, ordered parts and replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2012 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 26000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 34000 0 Slow starting - a TSB had been issued for replacement of the battery air recirculating valve 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 8000 0 Battery ran down due to a valve pulling a constant drain. Dealer replced valve w/ upgraded unit and replaced battery. 
Dec 2011 11000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Infiniti G in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 15000 0 I had an issue with my key fobs not being recognized in my car. I paid once for a battery replacement and the delearship covered the cost of fixing it after it was discovered that the battery wasn't the issue. 
Apr 2010 17300 0 The dealership provided brake change service when there was a "known issue" regarding the brakes "stuttering", but I didn't really notice this issue with my car. 
Jan 2011 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 12000 800 Trunk began to rust due to manufacturing issue 

 

Infiniti G in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 3720   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 23800 0 Air conditionning not cold, no more refrigerant gas, cannot find the leak. Just add new refigerant. 
Mar 2013 31620   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 8000 0 Low tire presure warning light came on despite proper inflation of tires. System checked; all OK; problem solved. However, it recurred today (12.3.10) 
Dec 2010 9000 0 Low tire pressure warning light came back on for no reason. 
Mar 2013 22000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Infiniti G in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 30000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 34000 0 Had common brake judder TSB issue. Vibration upon braking at highway speeds. Factory parts changed out. 
Mar 2013 43000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Alaska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 3000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 7300 0 windshield rattle 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Infiniti G in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 16000 0 Seat belt/ airbag light stayed on continuously. Diagnosis was an open circuit & was repaired under warranty. 

 

Infiniti G in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 31000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 32000 0 A speaker was emitting a 1 kHz tone whenever the car was moving. The main ECU was replaced to fix this problem. After this, a check engine code was tripped from the engine cold start system, which took several repair trips to fix. 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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