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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Infiniti G201992–2002

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

11
Years Analyzed
3
Total Recalls
69
Total Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Infiniti G20 Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2001

0 recalls · 7 complaints

2 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

#2 WORST
2002

0 recalls · 4 complaints

Top issue: AIR BAGS

#3 WORST
2000

0 recalls · 3 complaints

Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Infiniti G20 — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
200204——
96
38
76
Good
2001072—
92
38
73
Caution
200003——
97
38
76
Good
199906——
94
38
74
Good
199800——
100
38
78
Excellent
199700——
100
38
78
Excellent
1996011——
89
38
71
Caution
19951212—
73
38
61
Avoid
199414——
91
38
72
Good
199315——
90
38
72
Good
199208——
92
38
73
Good

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Infiniti G20 Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the G20 compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older G20 models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1997 · 781998 · 782000 · 762002 · 761999 · 741992 · 732001 · 731993 · 72

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year G20 to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every G20 model year.

Which G20 years have the most problems?+

The 2001, 2002, 2000 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2001 G20 leads with 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common G20 problems?+

The most frequently reported Infiniti G20 issues involve: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Infiniti G20.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sedan vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every G20 year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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