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1993 Infiniti G20 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 1993 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.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other G20 years?

G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 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, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Infiniti G20 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine220%
Brakes220%
Seat Belts220%
Visibility & Wipers110%
Fuel System110%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)110%
Electrical System110%

Does the 1993 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

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

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.

96V083000Seat BeltsMay 9, 1996 · 79,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE MOTORIZED BELT LOCKS UP WITH MINOR BRAKING OR JERKING CAUSING SEVERE TIGHT HOLDING WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND HENCE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE DUE TO COLLISION”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · August 15, 1999

“WAS DRIVING VEHICLE 60MPH & HAD JUST CHECKED REARVIEW MIRROR. NOTICED FLAMES DROPPING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. VEHICLE THEN FILLED WITH BLACK SMOKE. PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE & LEFT IT. VEHICLE THEN BLEW UP. FIRE DEPT ARRIVED & EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. HAD INDICATED THE PROBLEM ORIGINATED FROM THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 19, 1999 · fire

“ORIGINAL INJECTORS HAVE FAILED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS DURING THE LAST 5 YEARS. THE FAILURE RESULTS IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, AND STALLING.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

1993 Infiniti G20 — common questions

Is the 1993 Infiniti G20 reliable?

The record is thin — 10 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 1993 G20 problems?

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

Does the 1993 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 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.