2009 Infiniti G Infiniti G 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2009 Infiniti G repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (2%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Infiniti G problem?

Chart based on 230 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2009 Infiniti G.

2009 Infiniti G body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (82%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

102300 mi

C $200
Cable from exterior door handle broke, had to replace the whole door lock actuator. Bought one used. No aftermarket available Infinti wanted $650 CDN for new one. Got a used one off ebay for $100 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

80000 mi

US $350
Water leaking into passenger cabin; passenger wheel well area. Dealer found bad fresh air intake and had to be ordered. Took approx. 7 days to get part. Total repair time was about 3 hours. 
50700 mi

US $500
water was leaking into interior had to have drainage cleaned and trim refit 
70000 mi

US $1015
The front bumper clear coat paint is sloughing off.I have at least 15 different spots where the clear coat has come off and the bare black paint is left exposed. 
39000 mi Paint peeling from steering wheel. Replaced steering wheel under warranty. 
45000 mi 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. 
54200 mi Replace steering wheel due to peeling paint 
8000 mi wind noise from rear passenger window 
10000 mi

US $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. 
8000 mi Dealer fixed rattling trim in dash. 
29000 mi 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. 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi

US $80
Paint developed hazy spots on the hood, roof, and decklid 
55000 mi

US $35
Bracket that holds the rear license plate lights had rusted out completely. New bracket obtained online, and a surprisingly difficult replacement was done. 
35300 mi drivers side arm rest leather cracked and ripped 
38500 mi Instrument panel cowl was coming loose at the corners nearest the windshield. Cup holder lid not functioning. 
41000 mi 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. 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Discovered 2 paint chips on front bumper, took back to dealer & they have their body shop repaint the bumper. 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

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

55000 mi Convertible roof showing error messages 
55300 mi Convertible roof showing error messages and locking in open position. 
55600 mi Convertible roof showing error messages and locking in open position. 
57000 mi Repeated error messages and locking in open position with convertible roof. It didn't have a problem the few times it was opened for trade in evaluation ; ) 
50500 mi Roof rattling. Knocking sound in the trunk when top down. 
1000 mi Rattles and squeaks when top up(closed). 
3000 mi Continuing problem with retractable roof. 
4000 mi roof rattles when in closed position. 
5000 mi 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. 
5000 mi Same rattles continue ... 
6000 mi Rattles fixed. 
8000 mi We were informed of a Service Bulletin for rattle. 
8500 mi Dealer indicated that engineer from japan was coming and that he would take a look at the car/problem. Failed. Have given up. 
12000 mi 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. 
12000 mi Asked Infiniti to take car back, and they did. 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 2dr Hardtop conv.

325-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

8300 mi squeaky top 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

4000 mi 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. 
10000 mi Interior panel was not flush with center console, would bend and pop-out .5 inch. Dealer confirmed, ordered parts and replaced under warranty. 
44000 mi

US $380
Wood trim in door panels defective (came undone) and was replaced.  
17500 mi 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. 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

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

87007 mi

US $20
Hood Lever rusted shut. Forced open and replaced lever 
87000 mi

US $32
Rear License Plate light Bracket rusted off, leaving lights hanging. Replaced bracket. 
12000 mi

US $800
Trunk began to rust due to manufacturing issue 
51000 mi Rattles in dash and headliner 
40580 mi Weatherstripping at top of each window had been pinched and wouldn't return to normal. Decided on replacement stripping from the dealer additional leaks detected and car stayed at dealer until fixed 

Return to top

2009 Infiniti G 2dr Coupe

330-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

6600 mi windshield rattle 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Infiniti models.

2009 Infiniti G Body Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2009 Infiniti G problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.