Infiniti

G20

Compact Cars · model years 1991 to 2002

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The verdict

Best year: 2002. complaints: 5, below this model's typical 8; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 1995. complaints: 21, about 2.6x this model's typical 8; recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Infiniti G20
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1991	2Gas	23	$2,725	2	8	EQUIPMENT 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, SEAT BELTS 15%
complaints: 8, in line with this model's typical 8 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 65 of 100, where higher is better.
1992	2Gas	23	$2,725	2	8	POWER TRAIN 30%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 20%, SEAT BELTS 20%
complaints: 8, in line with this model's typical 8 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	3Gas	22	$2,850	2	6	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%, SEAT BELTS 25%, EQUIPMENT 13%
complaints: 6, below this model's typical 11 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	2Gas	23	$2,725	2	7	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38%, POWER TRAIN 25%, AIR BAGS 13%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	2Gas	23	$2,725	2	21	POWER TRAIN 16%, STRUCTURE 16%, AIR BAGS 12%
complaints: 21, about 2.6x this model's typical 8 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	2Gas	23	$2,725	1	13	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%
complaints: 13, about 1.6x this model's typical 8 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	2Gas	22.5	$2,775	0	7	SEATS 30%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	2Gas	23.5	$2,650	0	10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%, SUSPENSION 17%
complaints: 10, above this model's typical 8 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	2Gas	23.5	$2,650	0	7	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25%, AIR BAGS 13%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 81 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	2Gas	23.5	$2,650	0	5	AIR BAGS 33%, CHILD SEAT 17%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%
complaints: 5, below this model's typical 8 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 86 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1991: 23 to 2002: 23.5

Owner complaints1991: 8 to 2002: 5

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Infiniti G20 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.