Model year record

1991 Infiniti G20 recalls & problems

The 1991 Infiniti G20 has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is equipment (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints8filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsApr 22, 1997

Rear/other

Recall 97V07100036,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Fuel system, gasolineApr 22, 1997

Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 97V07200085,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

G20

24mpg combined

City / highway	21 / 29 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

G20

22mpg combined

City / highway	19 / 26 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical	3	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition › Switch; 12v/24v/48v battery	3	1	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	2	0	—
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly; Glass, side/rear	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly	2	0	—
Power trainManual transmission	1	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	1	0	—
Wheels	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system › WiringFire
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK *SC
Oct 3, 2004 · 193,500 miles
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. *AK
Mar 12, 2000
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
MOTOR BURNED OUT, AND THE SUN ROOF WON'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE. *AK
Nov 6, 1998
Equipment › Electrical
CAR PHONE GOES ON/OFF WHEN PLUGGED INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET. LIGHTER WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.
May 30, 1998
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.
Mar 1, 1998
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION-STICKS OCCASIONALLY. *AK
Aug 1, 1994
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. *SD
Apr 22, 1996
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
May 2, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.