Infiniti G20 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2017 · 63 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Infiniti G20, across 6 model years (1995–2002). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (21). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Infiniti G20
1999-2002 Infiniti G20 photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 1995, with 21 complaints
1995: 211995211996: 131996131999: 7199972000: 102000102001: 7200172002: 520025

n = 63 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Infiniti G20 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G20 year: 1995. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 G20: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 1996 G20: 13 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2000 G20: 10 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2002 G20: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 G20: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2001 G20: 7 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Infiniti G20 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling1160
Air Bags855
Power Train740
Service Brakes, Hydraulic531
Structure521
Visibility541
Seat Belts431
Electrical System320
Equipment320
Fuel System, Gasoline320
Seats311
Suspension322
Tires320
Vehicle Speed Control321
Child Seat110
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Service Brakes110
Steering110
Wheels110

All Infiniti G20 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2002 G2050—Air Bags
2001 G2070—Engine and Engine Cooling
2000 G20100—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
1999 G2070—Seats
1996 G20131—Engine and Engine CoolingMore complaints than other years
1995 G20212—Power TrainFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Infiniti G20 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical G20 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti G20?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 11 complaints across 6 model years.

How many recalls does the Infiniti G20 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.