Owners have filed 14 complaints
about the 1996 Infiniti G20 with NHTSA between 1996 and 2015.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 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 — 45
Against the median year of the Infiniti G20. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 74
14.3% 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 1996 Infiniti G20
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Tires
214.3%
Median failure at 18,450 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
214.3%
Brakes
214.3%
Engine & Cooling
214.3%
Other & Unspecified
17.1%
Seat Belts
17.1%
Median failure at 94,500 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17.1%
Suspension
17.1%
Airbags
17.1%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Transmission & Drivetrain
17.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
133.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
133.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
133.3%
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.
Apr 1996peak 2Oct 2015
Recalls on the 1996 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 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.
Chicago, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #542055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 900 milesSedona, AZ
TIRES
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!
NHTSA complaint #10783868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,500 milesLOS Altos, CA
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA complaint #10210053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,000 milesLake Charles, LA
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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
NHTSA complaint #10125525 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North LAS Vegas, NV
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AUTOMOBILE WELL MAINTAINED PRIOR TO INCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10008262 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOTOR MOUNTS THAT FAIL AT UNDER 60,000 MILES ARE DEFINITELY A HAZARD, AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #736750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sugar Land, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TWO (2) ENGINE MOUNTS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #723389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Philadephia, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED GAS. MECHANIC CHECKED, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER FELT THIS MADE IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #859638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, ILCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION RESULTING IN PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #542055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Duarte, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKY SOUND FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN.VEHICLE BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER SHOP FOUR TIMES. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE SQUEAKY SOUND FROM THE BRAKES WAS NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #826117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #821032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V072000). CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. WAS TOLD COULD NOT GET AN APPOINTMENT DUE TO CONTRACT INDICATING GETTING A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE OWNER'S VEHICL IS BEING REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #816059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plano, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OILPRESSURE SWITCH FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #512189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Commack, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END SOUNDS LIKE ITS BOTTOMING OUT WHEN PUT IN REVERSE ON AN INCLINE. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #490564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Commack, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL COMPRESSES WHEN VEHICLE MAKES ABOVE NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #490564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.