2002 Infiniti G20 Problems & Complaints

Better than average45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the G20 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2002 Infiniti G20 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 45% fewer than a typical G20 model year at the same age, making the 2002 one of the better G20 years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (2 complaints, typically around 140,000 miles).

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0recalls
0crashes
0fires
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Most common 2002 Infiniti G20 problems

  • Air bags~140,000 miles
    240%
  • Wheels & tires~7,000 miles
    120%
  • Engine & cooling
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~10,000 miles
    120%
  • Other / not specified~60,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 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 →

2002 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 2002 Infiniti G20 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 G20 rates better than average: 45% 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 2002 Infiniti G20?

The air bags — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the wheels & tires (1) and engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2002 Infiniti G20 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 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 2002 Infiniti G20 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 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.