2009 Infiniti G37 vs 2009 Lexus IS 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Infiniti G37 | 2009 Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 167 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 112 | 155 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 57,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti G37 | Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 88 | 20 |
| Engine | 21 | 1 |
| Power Train | 18 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 6 |
| Seats | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 43 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2009 Infiniti G37
2009 Lexus IS 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.