Owners have filed 32 complaints
about the 1995 Infiniti G20 with NHTSA between 1996 and 2005.
The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 5 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Infiniti G20. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
28.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1995 Infiniti G20
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
515.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
515.6%
Body & Structure
412.5%
Median failure at 109,856 miles
Engine & Cooling
412.5%
Seat Belts
39.4%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Acceleration & Cruise Control
39.4%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 110,000 mi
Airbags
39.4%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Equipment & Accessories
26.3%
Tires
13.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
13.1%
Brakes
13.1%
Exactly what failed
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
314.3%
Gasoline
314.3%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
314.3%
Frontal
314.3%
Automatic Transmission
314.3%
Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
29.5%
Windshield
29.5%
Anchorage
29.5%
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.
Mar 1996peak 8Jan 2005
Recalls on the 1995 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.
United States — NHTSA
97V072000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
96V083000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.
Risk: A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American 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.
Recall 19960762,195 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY IGNITE DUE TO PROXIMITY OF THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE ACTIVATION OF THE PRE-TENSIONER. CORRECTION: THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WILL BE REPLACED BY ONES WITH SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 109,856 milesScottsdale, AZ1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1995 INFINITI G20 (VIN# [XXX]) WITH 110,135 MILES. ONE DAY, UPON OPENING MY TRUNK TO PLACE GROCERIES IN IT, THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD AND NECK WHILE BENDING OVER TO PUT SOME ITEMS DEEP INTO IT. THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN WITH SUCH FORCE THAT I ENDED UP WITH A CONCUSSION AND BRUISED SPINE PER 2 DOCTORS THAT EXAMINED ME AFTERWARDS. THE 2 SUPPORTING TRUNK GAS LIFTS WERE WORN, HOWEVER, THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE PRODUCED A FORCE GREAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR HARM WHEN THE TRUNK IS IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING SAFETY DEFECT ON THE PART OF INFINITI/NISSAN AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO RECTIFY THIS HORRIBLE SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS TRUNK SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10013533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellsinore, MOCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A DEER AT APPROIMATELY. 60 MPH. AT IMPACT, TH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED ,AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING BACK INJURY TO DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #847241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellsinore, MOCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A DEER AT APPROIMATELY. 60 MPH. AT IMPACT, TH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED ,AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING BACK INJURY TO DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #847241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbridge, VACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #819964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hollywood, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE WAS HIT IN REAR BY SOMEONE THAT TOOK OFF AN A RED LIGHT. VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A WALL AND AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING SEVERE INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #810005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grasonville, MDCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, TRYING TO TAKE CONTROL IT WOULDN'T, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO BRAKE , PLEASE DESCRIBE .
NHTSA complaint #985830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Washington, DC
STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERN ABOUT RECALL IN 1997 FOR G-20 INFINITI, 4 DOOR. *BF NO RECALL FOUND. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT AN INCIDENT OF VANDALISM .
NHTSA complaint #10105397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesAtlanta, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
GAS PEDAL CAME COMPLETELY LOOSE AS THE MECHANISM UNDERNEATH THE CAR BROKE...THEREFORE...ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. SUSPECT THE WELDING OR BOLT CAME LOOSE CONNECTING THE GAS PEDAL TO UNDERNEATH AUTO. UNDRIVABLE...
NHTSA complaint #10096127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesAtlanta, GA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
GAS PEDAL CAME COMPLETELY LOOSE AS THE MECHANISM UNDERNEATH THE CAR BROKE...THEREFORE...ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. SUSPECT THE WELDING OR BOLT CAME LOOSE CONNECTING THE GAS PEDAL TO UNDERNEATH AUTO. UNDRIVABLE...
NHTSA complaint #10096127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colorado Springs, CO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 1995 INFINITI G20. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I WROTE THE INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISIONS BUT WAS INFORMED THEY DO NOT KEEP RECORDS OF HOW MANY TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THIS MODEL AND IF THEY DID THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE THE INFORMATION. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS A SYSTEMIC DEFECT FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10037095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,856 milesScottsdale, AZ1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1995 INFINITI G20 (VIN# [XXX]) WITH 110,135 MILES. ONE DAY, UPON OPENING MY TRUNK TO PLACE GROCERIES IN IT, THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD AND NECK WHILE BENDING OVER TO PUT SOME ITEMS DEEP INTO IT. THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN WITH SUCH FORCE THAT I ENDED UP WITH A CONCUSSION AND BRUISED SPINE PER 2 DOCTORS THAT EXAMINED ME AFTERWARDS. THE 2 SUPPORTING TRUNK GAS LIFTS WERE WORN, HOWEVER, THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE PRODUCED A FORCE GREAT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR HARM WHEN THE TRUNK IS IN THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING SAFETY DEFECT ON THE PART OF INFINITI/NISSAN AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO RECTIFY THIS HORRIBLE SAFETY PROBLEM. THIS TRUNK SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10013533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS CONTROL UNIT HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK WHICH DEALER SAYS COULD FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY WITH TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPLACE FOR FREE AT A REDUCED PRICE.
NHTSA complaint #762150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cumming, GA
TIRES:SIDEWALL
BIG SIDEWALL DEFECT. DISCOVERED BEFORE IT BLEW OUT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: BFRCTU51 TIRESIZE: P195/65/14)
NHTSA complaint #750617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomington, MN
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE FIRST REPORT HAS TO DO WITH THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. AT 35,000 MILES ON ROUTINE INSPECTION MY DEALER INFORMED ME THAT CLUTCH CYLINDER NEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SEIZING AND CAUSING AN ANNOYING SQUEAK. IT TURNS OUT THE THAT FAILURE OF THIS CYLINDER CAUSED THE PRESSURE PLATE TO NOT RELEASE FROM THE CLUTCH PLATE AS IT NORMALLY SHOULD WHEN TAKEING THE FOOT OFF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS CAUSED THE CLUTCH DISK/PLATE TO EXCESSIVELY WEAR TO THE POINT IT NEEDED REPLACING. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 59,000 MILES AND THE CYLINDER NEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS SQUEEKING AGAIN... MAKING ME THINK IT IS FAILING AGAIN. I DON'T THINK IT IS NORMAL FOR ME TO REPLACE THIS PART AT MY EXPENSE EVERY 30,000 MILES. I THINK THIS IS A POORLY DESIGNED PART AND THINK THAT INFINITY/NISSAN SHOULD FIND A REPLACEMENT PART THAT DOES NOT FAIL SO OFTEN. THE COST TO ME TO REPLACE THIS EVERYTIME THE CYLINDER FAILS IS IN THE AREA OF $800.00. THE COST INVOLVES THE CYLINDER NEEDING REPLACEMENT AND WELL AS THE TEARDOWN OF THE TRANMISSION SYSTEM TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH DISK/PLATE.
NHTSA complaint #749926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bloomington, MN
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE FIRST REPORT HAS TO DO WITH THE CLUTCH SYSTEM. AT 35,000 MILES ON ROUTINE INSPECTION MY DEALER INFORMED ME THAT CLUTCH CYLINDER NEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS SEIZING AND CAUSING AN ANNOYING SQUEAK. IT TURNS OUT THE THAT FAILURE OF THIS CYLINDER CAUSED THE PRESSURE PLATE TO NOT RELEASE FROM THE CLUTCH PLATE AS IT NORMALLY SHOULD WHEN TAKEING THE FOOT OFF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THIS CAUSED THE CLUTCH DISK/PLATE TO EXCESSIVELY WEAR TO THE POINT IT NEEDED REPLACING. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 59,000 MILES AND THE CYLINDER NEAR THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS SQUEEKING AGAIN... MAKING ME THINK IT IS FAILING AGAIN. I DON'T THINK IT IS NORMAL FOR ME TO REPLACE THIS PART AT MY EXPENSE EVERY 30,000 MILES. I THINK THIS IS A POORLY DESIGNED PART AND THINK THAT INFINITY/NISSAN SHOULD FIND A REPLACEMENT PART THAT DOES NOT FAIL SO OFTEN. THE COST TO ME TO REPLACE THIS EVERYTIME THE CYLINDER FAILS IS IN THE AREA OF $800.00. THE COST INVOLVES THE CYLINDER NEEDING REPLACEMENT AND WELL AS THE TEARDOWN OF THE TRANMISSION SYSTEM TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH DISK/PLATE.
NHTSA complaint #749926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cliffwood, NJ
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NO SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #727365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cliffwood, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #727365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
KEYLESS REMOTE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT STICKS. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STICK AND FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
KEYLESS REMOTE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT STICKS. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STICK AND FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotteville, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. NLM
NHTSA complaint #784709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aurora, CO
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #717198 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellsinore, MOCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A DEER AT APPROIMATELY. 60 MPH. AT IMPACT, TH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED ,AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING BACK INJURY TO DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #847241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellsinore, MOCrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A DEER AT APPROIMATELY. 60 MPH. AT IMPACT, TH DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNLATCHED ,AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING BACK INJURY TO DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #847241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodrige, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF THE DEALER SHOP ON NUMEROUS TIMES AND CONDITION CANNOT BE CORRECTED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS VEHICLE WHEN BEING USED.
NHTSA complaint #825122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seattle, WA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DEFECTIVE FUEL FILLER TUBE/FUEL VENT TUBE.
NHTSA complaint #523265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marina DEL, CA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS STICK AND FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #539353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.