Infiniti G20 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti G20 model year (1992–2002) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti G20 Years to Avoid
1 recall · 21 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Problem score: 28
2 recalls · 8 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 14
1 recall · 11 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem score: 14
Best Infiniti G20 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 4
0 recalls · 6 complaints
Main area: SEATS
Problem score: 6
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Infiniti G20 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Good |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 11 | Caution |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | — | — | 14 | Caution |
| 1995 | 1 | 21 | 2 | — | 28 | Avoid |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Good |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 14 | Caution |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti G20 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder G20 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year G20 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1995 Infiniti G20 if possible. It has 1 recall, 21 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 28 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year G20 to buy?+
The 2000 Infiniti G20 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 0 recalls and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which G20 has the fewest problems?+
The 2000, 2002, 1999 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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