Infiniti G20 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

3
Total Recalls
69
Total Complaints
9
Total Crashes
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1995
Worst Year
1998
Best Year
53
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Infiniti G20 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2002Good4Air BagsFull report →
2001Caution722Air BagsFull report →
2000Good3Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1999Good64SeatsFull report →
1998BestExcellentFull report →
1997ExcellentFull report →
1996Caution11Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1995WorstAvoid12112Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1994Good14Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →
1993Good15EquipmentFull report →
1992Good82Power TrainFull report →

11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Infiniti G20 Problems

Engine And Engine Cooling
11
Power Train
10
Visibility
9
Seat Belts
5
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
5
Air Bags
4
Equipment
3
Fuel System / Gasoline
3
Structure
3
Tires
3
Unknown Or Other
2

Based on 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

G20 Years to Avoid

1995 G20
21 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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1996 G20
11 complaints · 0 recalls
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2001 G20
7 complaints · 0 recalls · 2 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best G20 Years to Buy

1998 G20
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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1997 G20
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2000 G20
3 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Infiniti G20 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti G20 Reliability

What year G20 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Infiniti G20 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 21 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1995 report for specific defects.

Is the Infiniti G20 reliable?

The Infiniti G20 has accumulated 69 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1998 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used G20.

What are the most common G20 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (11 reports), Power Train (10 reports), Visibility (9 reports), Seat Belts (5 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my G20 has an open recall?

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