Infiniti G20 problems
The Infiniti G Line is a series of compact executive cars manufactured and marketed by Infiniti, a luxury division of Nissan, for the 1991–1996 and 1999–2016 model years — across four generations.
The first two generations of the Infiniti G (P10 and P11) were sedans based on the Nissan Primera. Beginning with its third generation (V35), the Infiniti G have been rebadged versions of the Nissan Skyline line of sedans and coupes that were exported to the United States and Canada. The fourth generation (V36) introduced the hardtop coupe convertible. The Nissan FM platform, used with the third and fourth generations (V35 and V36) of the Infiniti G, also underpins the Nissan 370Z and has shared components with the Infiniti M, Infiniti EX, and Infiniti FX.
Infiniti established a new naming convention beginning with the 2014 model year; all passenger cars are designated by the letter "Q," while sport-utility model names begin with "QX." The Infiniti G was to have been replaced by the Infiniti Q50, but the G37 was revived as the Q40 beginning with the 2015 model year.
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Common Infiniti G20 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Infiniti G20, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Issues:
- Owners have reported difficulties with shifting, slipping gears, and even complete transmission failure. Regular checks and maintenance of the transmission fluid are crucial to prevent these issues. Addressing any transmission problems promptly is essential to avoid costly repairs.
- Timing Chain Problems:
- Some drivers experienced a stretched timing chain leading to a knocking noise. Regular inspection and timely replacement of the timing chain can prevent this issue and ensure the engine's optimal performance.
- Power Steering System Concerns:
- Issues like difficulty in turning the wheel or whining noises during turns have been reported. These problems are often linked to a failing power steering pump or low power steering fluid. Regular inspections of the power steering system are necessary to maintain its functionality.
- Brake System Troubles:
- Owners have faced issues such as worn-out brake pads, squeaking or grinding noises when braking, and brake failure. Regular inspections and prompt replacement of worn-out brake components are essential for safety on the road.
- Suspension System Challenges:
- Problems like a rough ride, bouncing or swaying while driving, and uneven tire wear have been noted. These issues are typically caused by worn-out shocks, struts, or control arms. Regular inspections and replacement of worn-out suspension components can help prevent these issues.
- Electrical System Malfunctions:
- Some owners reported intermittent electrical issues like dead batteries, flickering lights, or malfunctioning accessories. These problems are often linked to a failing alternator or battery. Regular inspections and replacement of worn-out electrical components are crucial to avoid electrical failures.
By addressing these common problems proactively through regular maintenance, inspections, and timely replacements of worn-out components, owners can enhance the reliability and longevity of their Infiniti G20 vehicles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Infiniti G20 years
We have researched Infiniti problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Infiniti G20 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Infiniti G20 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Infiniti G20 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Infiniti G20 years
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Infiniti G20 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Infiniti G20 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Seat belts problems
- Visibility problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Infiniti G20 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by G20 model years
A total of 13 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by G20 model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by G20 model years
There were a total of 12 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 113 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Infiniti G20 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Infiniti G20 vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Infiniti G20 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-04-23
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 INFINITI G20. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MOMENTARILY SEIZED AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Infiniti G20 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-05-07
- VIN: JNKCP11A51T
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECEIVED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE THAT INDICATED A EVAP SYSTEM LEAK. THEN I NOTICED THE SMELL OF FUEL AFTER FILLING UP AND A PUDDLE ON THE GROUND. EXAMINED FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK AND DISCOVERED THE FILLER PIPE NEAR THE FUEL TANK IS CORRODED AND LEAKING FUEL. I COULD NOT DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE LEAK.
Infiniti G20 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-01
- Date Complaint: 2017-04-04
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INFINITI G20. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINED ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Infiniti G20 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-02
- Date Complaint: 2015-10-21
- VIN: JNKCP01DXTT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 20 OCTOBER 2015 TO:NHTSASEND VIA WEBSITE RE: COMPLAINT ? FAULTY FALKEN TIRES JUST OVER FOUR MONTHS AGO ON JUNE 2, 2015, I PURCHASED AND HAD INSTALLED TWO FALKEN TIRES, P195/65R14 SINCERA T, FROM WALMART IN COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA. ON OR NEAR OCTOBER 1, 2015 BOTH TIRES BLEW OUT WITHIN TWO DAYS OF ONE ANOTHER AFTER LESS THAN 1000 MILES. THE OUT-OF-STATE REPLACEMENT DEALER CLAIMED THE TIRES WERE FAULTY. PLEASE CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THIS COMMUNICATION. THANK YOU! *TR
Infiniti G20 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-25
- Date Complaint: 2014-08-28
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WE WERE SOLD A LEMON VEHICLE FROM EVANS MOTORS LOCATED AT 112 W ST JOHN ST, GIRARD KS BY EDDIE WALSH. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE NOW FOR A LITTLE OVER 1 MONTH. THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT, THE FRONT BRAKES WENT OUT AS MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PADS WENT FLYING. THAT SAME DAY WE FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST AROUND $1000 TO $3000 TO BE FIXED. EVANS MOTORS HAS YET TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO HELP FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY INFORMED US THAT WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND IT IS NOW OUR PROBLEM NOT THEIRS. MY SON IS A COLLEGE STUDENT WITH AN INFANT 2 MONTH OLD SON AND HE NEEDS A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT HIS SON IN, TO GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK. I WANT SOMEONE TO HELP ME WITH THE ISSUE AT HAND. *TR
Infiniti G20 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-09
- Date Complaint: 2010-01-12
- VIN: JNKCP11A7XT
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE CLAMP END OF HOSE. *TR
Infiniti G20 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-14
- Date Complaint: 2009-05-06
- VIN: JNKCP11A8YT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: PURCHASE A 2000 INFINITY FROM A CAR DEALER WITH OUT AIR BAGS AND WITHOUT THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT. *TR
Infiniti G20 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2008-08-13
- VIN: JNKCP11A22T
- Components: AIR BAGS,CHILD SEAT
- Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ONGOING RIGHT AFTER THE CAR'S WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 60,000. UPON RESEARCHING IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A FAULTY AIRBAG SENSOR WAS TO BLAME ON THIS 6 YEAR OLD CAR AND THAT SINCE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE THIS FAULTY SENSOR. MOST MANUFACTURERS INDICATE THAT THE LIFE OF THEIR AIRBAG EQUIPMENT IS BETWEEN 10-15 YEARS. MERCEDES-BENZ ORIGINALLY STATED THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE REPLACED DURING NORMAL SERVICE AT THE CUSTOMER?S COST AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS BUT BOTH MERCEDES-BENZ AND AUDI NOW SAY THE UNITS SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE AND INFINITI IS UNWILLING TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AFTER ONLY 6 YEARS. *TR
Infiniti G20 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2008-07-31
- VIN: JNKBF01A42M
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: RECALL WAS NEVER PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Infiniti G20 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-03
- Date Complaint: 2008-01-03
- VIN: JNKCP11A61T
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAD THE BRAKES APPLIED ON MY CAR, AND PUT IT IN REVERSE IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE CAR IN A PARKING SPACE. WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKES, BECAUSE I WAS ONLY MOVING THE CAR A FEW FEET, THE TACHOMETER TOOK OFF LIKE CRAZY, THE ENGINE REVED UP AND THE CAR STARTING INCHING BACKWARDS EVEN THOUGH I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. I ALMOST WAS GOING TO HIT THE PARKED CAR IN BACK OF ME SO I SLAMMED THE (AUTOMATI) GEAR INTO PARK. ONLY THEN DID THE ENGINE STOP REVVING AND THE CAR STOP. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND CAME IN TO WORK AND TRIED TO CALM DOWN BECAUSE I WAS VERY FRIGHTENED. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TWO WEEKS AGO, WHILE I WAS IN DRIVE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND MOVING FORWARD. AT THE TIME, I THOUGHT THIS WAS BECAUSE I MAY HAVE BEEN ON BLACK ICE.*CN
Infiniti G20 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-27
- Date Complaint: 2007-11-27
- VIN: JNKCP01DXTT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN MY DAUGHTER WENT TO BUCKLE HER SEATBELT IN THE BACK SEAT OF MY CAR, THE BUCKLE WOULDN'T LATCH. I TRIED IT, TOO--THE METAL PIECE SLID INTO THE OTHER PART WITHOUT LATCHING. THEN IT'D LATCH; NEXT TRY IT WOULDN'T. I COULDN'T TRUST THE SEATBELT, SO WE COULDN'T LET THE CHILDREN RIDE IN THAT CAR ANY LONGER. THANKFULLY THE SEATBELT FAILED WHEN WE WERE BUCKLING THE CHILD IN THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY HEADING OUT--AND NOT DURING AN ACCIDENT, OR ON THE WAY HOME. I'M MAD THAT THE SEATBELT COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING LIKE THAT. HOW CAN I TRUST THAT THE SEATBELT WILL WORK PROPERLY WHEN IT'S NEEDED???!! I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY CONFIRMED A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON THE SEATBELT. 11/26 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SEATBELT MECHANISM UNDER WARRANTY AND CHECKED THE FUNCTION OF THE OTHER SEATBELTS. I'M SATISFIED THAT THEY'VE FIXED IT... BUT STILL CONCERNED IF THE OTHER SEATBELTS WILL FAIL WITHOUT MY KNOWING, AND CONCERNED ABOUT ALL THE OTHER CARS OF MY MAKE/MODEL OUT THERE, WHOSE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE FAILED AND PARENTS DON'T YET KNOW IT. *TR
Infiniti G20 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-26
- Date Complaint: 2005-07-08
- VIN: JNKCP01DXTT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DT: INFINITI G20 1996. TIRE SEPARATION OCCURRED ON THREE OF FOUR OF THE TIRES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE DEFECT HAPPENED, AND THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE DOING THE SAME THING. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WILL PRORATE THE TIRES AND NOT GIVE THE CONSUMERS TIRES FOR FREE. *AK *SC *JB
Infiniti G20 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-04
- Date Complaint: 2005-03-15
- VIN: JNKCP11A6XT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: INTERMITTENTLY IGNITION WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
Infiniti G20 1995
- Date Of Incident: 1997-07-26
- Date Complaint: 2004-12-03
- VIN: JNKCP01D8ST
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONCERN ABOUT RECALL IN 1997 FOR G-20 INFINITI, 4 DOOR. *BF NO RECALL FOUND. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT AN INCIDENT OF VANDALISM . *TC
Infiniti G20 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-03
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCP01PXMT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK *SC
Latest 5 recalls Infiniti G20
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 11 recalls for different components of the Infiniti G20.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Infiniti G20 1993
- Report Received Date: 1997-04-22
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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 OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
- Model: Infiniti G20 1992
- Report Received Date: 1997-04-22
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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 OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
- Model: Infiniti G20 1992
- Report Received Date: 1997-04-22
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
- Consequence: IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
- Model: Infiniti G20 1991
- Report Received Date: 1997-04-22
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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 OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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.
- Model: Infiniti G20 1991
- Report Received Date: 1997-04-22
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Summary: THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
- Consequence: IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
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