1999 Infiniti G20 Problems & Complaints

Average27% fewer complaints than a typical year of the G20 at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1999 Infiniti G20 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the G20 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the seats (3 complaints).

7complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
4injuries
0deaths

Most common 1999 Infiniti G20 problems

  • Seats
    343%
  • Engine & cooling
    114%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    114%
  • Body & structure
    114%
  • Other / not specified
    114%
  • Lights
    114%
  • Electrical system~37,000 miles
    114%
  • Steering~122,000 miles
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Infiniti G20 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti G20. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best G20 years: 2002, 1999, 2001. Years to avoid: 1995. Compare all years →

What 1999 Infiniti G20 owners say

Seats

When the car is shifted in reverse and as the car moves backward, the driver seat reclines involuntarily and without warning.

Front assembly › Recliner · Jun 1999

Consumer states that the drivers seat will not lock properly.dealer was contacted.

Feb 2001

1999 Infiniti G20 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD20 / 28 / 23
2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automaticFWD19 / 26 / 22

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1999 Infiniti G20 a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 G20 rates average: 27% fewer complaints than a typical year of the G20 at the same age. It is one of the best G20 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Infiniti G20?

The seats — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front assembly › recliner. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 Infiniti G20 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Infiniti G20. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti G20?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002, 1999 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Infiniti G20 years comparison.

At what mileage do 1999 Infiniti G20 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 122,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.