2001 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 2001 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 brakes (2 complaints).

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

Most common 2001 Infiniti G20 problems

  • Brakes
    229%
  • Engine & cooling
    229%
  • Air bags
    114%
  • A/C & heater
    114%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~130,000 miles
    114%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~109,000 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

199519961999200020012002211371075
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 →

2001 Infiniti G20 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD21 / 29 / 24
2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automaticFWD20 / 28 / 23

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Infiniti G20 a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 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 2001 Infiniti G20?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti G20 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Infiniti G20 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 130,000 miles; 0% 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.