Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | −45% | — | Airbag | Good |
| 2001 | 7 | −27% | — | Brake | Average |
| 2000 | 10 | 1.4× | — | Engine | Average |
| 1999 | 7 | −27% | — | Seat | Average |
| 1996 | 13 | 1.5× | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 1995 | 21 | 2.6× | 2 | Body | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median G20 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti G20 problems
Latest Infiniti G20 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel filler tube and replace the tube with a new one. Any other components of the fuel filler tube assembly which are damaged or deteriorated will also be replaced.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device is triggered.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti G20 should you avoid?
1995 — this year has the most complaints relative to other G20 years at the same age, led by body & structure problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Infiniti G20?
2002 has the fewest complaints compared with other G20 years at the same age, followed by 1999 and 2001. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti G20 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (11), air bags (8) and transmission & drivetrain (7). Engine complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti G20 had?
2 recalls across 1995–2002. The model year with the most is 1995.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.