2002 Infiniti G20 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 4, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G20 years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Infiniti G20. That ranks 6th out of 6 G20 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 100,001 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Infiniti G20 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~100,001 mi
Child Seat1 · ~60,001 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Visibility1 · ~9,500 mi
Wheels1 · ~7,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags240%100,001——
Child Seat120%60,001——
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Visibility120%9,500——
Wheels120%7,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2003: 3200332008: 1200812017: 120171

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Infiniti G20 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Infiniti G20.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti g20. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor remained activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

Air Bags · received Apr 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10970562

The passenger side airbag warning light began flashing ongoing right after the car's warranty expired at 60,000. Upon researching it was determined that a faulty airbag sensor was to blame on this 6 year old car and that since car was no longer under warranty that it would cost over $1,000 to…

Air Bags · received Aug 13, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10238093

The vehicle exhibits whistling from the drivers side mirror at speeds above 40mph. Infiniti has been unable to repair problem after 4 visits. Very unhappy.

Visibility · received Jul 30, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10030429

While traveling about 50mph on the highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down , and it didn't restart. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 3, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10026583

2002 infinity g20 purchased brand new- 5/0. Driven very infrequently. Since 9/02 experienced problems w/ car pulling to one side on 2 separate occasions. Dealer claimed 3 rims were bent the first incident and 2 bent the second instance. Seem highly unlikely that a luxury car rims can be bent with…

Wheels · received May 20, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10019014

Other Infiniti G20 years

← 2001 G20

YearComplaintsRecalls
200250
2001 G2070
2000 G20100
1999 G2070
1996 G20131
1995 G20212

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Infiniti G20?

Owners most often report air bags, child seat, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Infiniti G20?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Infiniti G20 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G20 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.