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Infiniti G vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability Comparisons

Infiniti G Reliability vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability:
Infiniti G Reliability vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Reliability:

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Infiniti G Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Infiniti G   22 Gs, 9.5 months of data per G, average 6500 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   19 Golf 2.5s, 6.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 7700 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Golf diesel 35 Golf diesels, 8.6 months of data per Golf diesel, average 8900 miles28
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Volkswagen GTI 82 GTIs, 7.8 months of data per GTI, average 7300 miles45
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Infiniti G 57 Gs, 10.8 months of data per G, average 14800 miles10
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   12 Golf 2.5s, 10.9 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 17600 miles

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2011 Volkswagen Golf diesel 30 Golf diesels, 10.1 months of data per Golf diesel, average 22400 miles32
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Volkswagen GTI 63 GTIs, 10.1 months of data per GTI, average 19100 miles43
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Infiniti G 50 Gs, 9.5 months of data per G, average 26800 miles35
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen GTI 85 GTIs, 10.2 months of data per GTI, average 28800 miles

42
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel 79 Golf diesels, 10.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 38500 miles

45
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5   24 Golf 2.5s, 10.3 months of data per Golf 2.5, average 26200 miles

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2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 39 Rabbits, 9.0 months of data per Rabbit, average 42000 miles

24
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Infiniti G 75 Gs, 8.8 months of data per G, average 33400 miles25
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen GTI 39 GTIs, 9.1 months of data per GTI, average 44200 miles

57
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 47 Rabbit 2.5s, 8.6 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 52400 miles

30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Infiniti G 104 Gs, 9.7 months of data per G, average 51800 miles

32
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen GTI 45 GTIs, 8.9 months of data per GTI, average 48800 miles

42
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Volkswagen R32   18 R32s, 9.1 months of data per R32, average 48500 miles

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2007 Infiniti G sedan 58 G sedans, 9.7 months of data per G sedan, average 66800 miles

Redesigned for this model year.30
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 39 Rabbit 2.5s, 9.4 months of data per Rabbit 2.5, average 69100 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.46
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen GTI 41 GTIs, 8.7 months of data per GTI, average 74200 miles

Includes the 2006.5 Rabbit and GTI.57
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Infiniti G 65 Gs, 9.4 months of data per G, average 71100 miles

Engine used with manual transmission prone to high oil consumption. Nissan has extended warranty on engine for extreme cases.59
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Infiniti G 44 Gs, 9.0 months of data per G, average 72200 miles

Engine used with manual transmission prone to high oil consumption. Nissan has extended warranty on engine for extreme cases.57
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel   12 Golf diesels, 11.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 129700 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 9.4 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 88000 miles

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2004 Infiniti G 58 Gs, 9.6 months of data per G, average 84700 miles52
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   23 Golf / GTIs, 9.7 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 94300 miles

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2004 Volkswagen Golf diesel   11 Golf diesels, 7.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 175600 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Golf diesel   24 Golf diesels, 10.5 months of data per Golf diesel, average 206200 miles

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2003 Infiniti G 52 Gs, 8.9 months of data per G, average 96800 miles

83
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 39 Golf / GTIs, 7.2 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 113400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.90
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 189200 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Golf / GTI   11 Golf / GTIs, 8.3 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 108300 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf diesel   14 Golf diesels, 9.4 months of data per Golf diesel, average 190900 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 32 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 142600 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI. Score for the diesel especially seems too low to be accurate. Possible that owners are living with problems instead of fixing them.56
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 26 Golf / GTIs, 8.0 months of data per Golf / GTI, average 124400 miles

Note high average odometer for the TDI.80
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 Volkswagen Golf diesel   16 Golf diesels, 8.8 months of data per Golf diesel, average 197500 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Infiniti G

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Reliability and Durability of the Infiniti G: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Despite the high-performance, the G is rated above-average, same as our G35 - which has only been in for routine maintenance (and a couple of recalls). The old G35 only parts needing replacements in 7 years were the two clock bulbs.
2009 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 39 months with no repairs.
2009 4dr Sedan 328-horsepower 3.7L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Never had a problem in 25k miles of owning original G35, and reviews of G37 show similar results.
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Reliability was listed as above average and have owned other Nissan products that were reliable.
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I have now owned 4 Infinitis. THey are well made
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Infiniti sedans have been reliable and a major reason I purchased it.
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 So far, so good. Infiniti has a great reputation for long term reliability.
2008 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 very reliable
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good reputation
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Online and editor reviews as well as owners comments on websites show the car to be very reliable and seldom has major service issues compared to its competitors
2006 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Reliability is great as engineering is top notch. The VQ motor can go 250,000 miles no problem under routine maintenance.
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 No major problems in 24 months
2006 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very reliable with minimal repairs.
2006 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Very reliable no major problems
2006 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I love the reliability so far. At 122,000 miles, all the switchgear functions beautifully and shows no wear & tear at all. There are no creaks or rattles in the dashboard or center console.
2006 4dr Sedan 298-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 I have no worries about my car breaking down.
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Pretty reliable on a whole
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Nissan/Infiniti engines will last a very long time, and this car has an excellent history of reliability.
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 After 22K miles (now at 35K), no major expenses other than front rotors and new tires. Engine is strong, interior and ecxterior in great shape.
2005 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Only take it to the shop for oil changes
2005 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 3+ years and has been very dependable.
2004 2dr Coupe 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Nissan and infiniti are known for excellent reliability, although there have been minor issues I have experienced the overall mechanical components of the car have been terrific.
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very few issues, and nothing major has occured in 60,000 miles.
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The VQ is a proven engine. I have had no problems to date and expect it to last a very long time.
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Everything works - and continues to work - well. Routine maintenance is relatively easy and I expect to see 150-200K miles on this sedan.
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Exceptional with the exception of the audio system. Drive-train, reliability, engine performance and tranny work smoothly. Suspension is also excellent. Consumer Reports and Edmunds always gives car very good marks in the area.
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 reliabile car
2004 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 minimal repairs in 3 years of post-warranty ownership.
2004 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 G35 is not perfect but you will have to look pretty long and hard to find unhappy owners. These cars use a number of proven parts from the Nissan bin including the VQ engine which is nearly bulletproof. Repairs when they do occur are quite reasonable
2004 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Only 1 warranty repair (minor annoyance), no other unplanned time in the shop.
2003 2dr Coupe 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 In 53K miles only service required has been routine: oil service, air filter, coolant replacement, accessory drive belts. Brakes and tires have required replacement early, but that may be expected on high performance GT coupe. Car drives like new.
2003 2dr Coupe 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 not much maintenance
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Engine was rated as one of the top 10 in the world. No problems experienced with powertrain components.
Reliability and Durability of the Infiniti G: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 330-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Within my two year lease of my vehicle it has been brought it countless times for repair. Exhaust on the car was faulty and needed to be replaced twice. Apparently something was wrong with the resonators and it made a hideous metal pinging noise.
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 It has been in the shop for warranty work 2 times already.
2005 2dr Coupe 298-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 CU rated the G35 less than the Honda Accord in this area
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Brakes, stereo, electrical system, seats, wipers etc have required more frequent repair than expected. In some cases you have no choice but to replace the defective component with a stock part which again fails after a similar length of time, kind of a vi

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