Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
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B
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F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1991 Infiniti G20
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Equipment & Accessories
320.0%
Electrical System
320.0%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 193,500 mi
Seat Belts
213.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
213.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
213.3%
Wheels
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16.7%
Engine & Cooling
16.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 1995peak 8Oct 2004
Recalls on the 1991 Infiniti G20
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 19970874,319 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HOT WEATHER, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING MAY FAIL. THIS COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT. IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, IT MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION: ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONES.
Recall 19970863,125 units in Canada
Structure
THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY ESPECIALLY WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT IS USED IN WINTER. THIS MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CORRECTION: THE FUEL FILLER TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 193,500 milesEugene, ORFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10095064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 193,500 milesEugene, ORFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10095064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Menlo Park, CA
WHEELS
LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL BROKE IN CENTER WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, ALMOST CAUSEING A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #882800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockaway, NY
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
MOTOR BURNED OUT, AND THE SUN ROOF WON'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE.
NHTSA complaint #830594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rockaway, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MOTOR BURNED OUT, AND THE SUN ROOF WON'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE.
NHTSA complaint #830594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, SC
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CAR PHONE GOES ON/OFF WHEN PLUGGED INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET. LIGHTER WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.
NHTSA complaint #536411 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Holly, VT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DOES NOT REMAIN IN FIFTH GEAR. GEAR WILL DISENGAGE PERIODICALLY WITHOUT WARNING, TYPICALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REACH EXTREMELY HIGH RPM, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. THIS ALSO CAUSES A MOMENTARY LOSS OF THE DRIVE'S CONTROL OF THE SPEED AT WHICH THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING.
NHTSA complaint #535876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE NEVER GOES ALL THE WAY TO FULL; VEHICLE STILL HAS 5 GALLONS IN IT WHEN ON EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE NEVE RGOES ALL THE WAY TO FULL; VEHICLE STILL HAS 5 GALLONS IN IT WHEN ON EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS UP OCCASIONALLY.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
50000 MILES BATTERY FAILED IN WINTER.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF MOTOR FAILURE/REPLACED SUNROOF.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION-STICKS OCCASIONALLY.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenvile, SC
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C WOULD ONLY RUN ON HIGH, REPLACED BLOWER RESISTOR.
NHTSA complaint #505537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Saint, MN
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR.
NHTSA complaint #504017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
SEAT BELTS
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKS WHEN HALFWAY RETRACTED, ALSO BELT FINISHES RETRACTING WHEN OPENING DOOR THEN LOCKS SO THAT IT HOLDS DRIVER IN PLACE. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #489795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.