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1992 Infiniti G20 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 1992 Infiniti G20 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other G20 years?

G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted32 complaints1991: 15 complaints1992: 12 complaints1993: 10 complaints1994: 8 complaints1995: 32 complaints1996: 14 complaints1999: 10 complaints2000: 12 complaints2001: 8 complaints2002: 6 complaints
G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Infiniti G20 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts325%
Transmission325%
Engine217%
Speed Control217%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)18%
Fuel System18%

Does the 1992 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

97V071000Seat BeltsApril 22, 1997 · 36,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

97V072000Fuel SystemApril 22, 1997 · 85,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR SEATBELT DOES NOT BUCKLE, FUEL TANK LEAKED GAS WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED TO TANK, TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, WAS TOLD FROM MECHANIC THAT PUMP HOLES ARE TOO SMALL FOR OIL TO GO THROUGH.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · March 15, 2001

“REAR SEATBELT DOES NOT BUCKLE, FUEL TANK LEAKED GAS WHERE HOSE IS ATTACHED TO TANK, TRANSMISSION FAILED TWO TIMES, WAS TOLD FROM MECHANIC THAT PUMP HOLES ARE TOO SMALL FOR OIL TO GO THROUGH.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 15, 2001

“THE ACCELERATOR CABLE OF THE INFINITI G20 FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE CARBURETOR CONSISTS OF A BRAIDED STEEL CABLE IN A SOFT RUBBER SHEATH. A HARD PLASTIC PIECE CONNECTING THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO THE FIREWALL INTERFACE FAILED, THUS EXPOSING THE CRITCAL BRAIDED STEEL ACCELERTOR CABLE TO THE SHARP,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 23, 2000 · crash

“PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE REPLACEMENT.*MR THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR OF A TECHNICIAN. AFTER TWO WEEKS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS READY. ONCE THE CONSUMER PAID FRO THE SERVICES THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE ENGINE WAS NOT GOOD. THE CONSUMER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 1, 2004

“WHEN THE SWITCH WAS IN ANY POSITION, INCLUDING OFF, THE FAN WOULD CONTINUE TO BLOW AT ONLY ONE SPEED. DEALER CONTACTED AND HAD VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, THE PROBLEM IS A FIRE HAZARD AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NOTHING DONE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Climate Control (A/C & Heat) · November 1, 1998

1992 Infiniti G20 — common questions

Is the 1992 Infiniti G20 reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1992 G20 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (3 complaints), seat belts (3 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 1992 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Infiniti G20. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti G20 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the G20 years to avoid are 1995. The cleanest record among G20 years belongs to 2002.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.