Major Problems with Infiniti G20 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Infiniti G20 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Infiniti G20

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Infiniti G20.

Model Year	Complaints
2002 G20	5
2001 G20	7
2000 G20	10
1999 G20	7

Worst 3 Infiniti G20 complaints

1999 Infiniti G20 EMISSION CONTROL Victims: 4

2001 Infiniti G20 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 1

2000 Infiniti G20 SUSPENSION Victims: 1

Browse Infiniti G20 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Infiniti G20 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti g20. while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor remained activated. the vehicle...	2 ~ 70000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the passenger side airbag warning light began flashing ongoing right after the car's warranty expired at 60 000. upon researching...	2 ~ 30001 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER bought new car never in an accident.exclt cond expt top coat paint is peeling from hood roof trunk.was sent to...	2 ~ 17000 miles
SEATS no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING sulpher smell inside car: the dealer tried to fix the problem but could not. eventually the smell went away by...	2
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM there is a sulphur smell inside of vehicle at all times. vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times cannot	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i received a check engine light code that indicated a evap system leak. then i noticed the smell of fuel...	1 ~ 109000 miles
POWER TRAIN we were sold a lemon vehicle from evans motors located at 112 w st john st girard ks by eddie...	1 ~ 144000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES we were sold a lemon vehicle from evans motors located at 112 w st john st girard ks by eddie...	1 ~ 144000 miles
STEERING leaking power steering hose at the clamp end of hose. *tr...	1 ~ 122000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchase a 2000 infinity from a car dealer with out air bags and without the diagnostic computer/equipment. *tr...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i had the brakes applied on my car and put it in reverse in order to correctly position the car...	1 ~ 130000 miles
CHILD SEAT the passenger side airbag warning light began flashing ongoing right after the car's warranty expired at 60 000. upon researching...	1 ~ 60001 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while starting up the vehicle a loud noise came from front. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently ignition would not start. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. ak dealer replaced ignition cylinder. tt...	1 ~ 37000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION at approximately 11:00 pm on january 04 2004 i was heading east bound on interstate 10 and exited the freeway...	1 ~ 68500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the vehicle exhibits whistling from the drivers side mirror at speeds above 40mph. infiniti has been unable to repair problem	1 ~ 9500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling about 50mph on the highway and without prior warning vehicle shut down and it didn't restart. *ak...	1
RIM > WHEELS 2002 infinity g20 purchased brand new- 5/0. driven very infrequently. since 9/02 experienced problems w/ car pulling to one side...	1 ~ 7000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlight connector continues to burn-out even after replacement. *la...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
SUSPENSION i was on the east bound ramp merging into traffic a 18 wheeler (no load) supposedly swerved to the right...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes there is a screeching sound. dealer found front rotors glazed over cleaned and lubricated rotors. then on...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT this is a new car and supposed to be under warranty. the a/c would not work when turned on this...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed locked car skid hit the post with the speed of 50 miles an hour the airbags did not	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING all passengers complain of co2 related physical side effects. *ak...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both rear seat belts lock around the occupants extremely tight within 0-10 mintues trapping occupants in the seats. this happens...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer states there is an odor that can be strongly detected from both inside and outside the vehicle the smell...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS when the car is shifted in reverse and as the car moves backward the driver seat reclines involuntarily and without	1

FAQ

What year Infiniti G20 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Infiniti G20 models of 2002, 2001, 1999 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Infiniti G20?

Infiniti G20 models of 2000 and 1999 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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