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1994 Infiniti G20 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1994 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.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1994 compare to other G20 years?

G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1994 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, 1994 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1994 Infiniti G20 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine338%
Transmission225%
Airbags113%
Steering113%
Tires & Wheels113%

Does the 1994 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.

“ONGOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON SIX OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK *ML”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 11, 1998

“VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ALL ENGINE MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WERE TORN UP, DEALER REPLACECD MOUNTS. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 9, 2000

“MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT, SHE WAS ON THE FREEWAY GOING 65 MPH WHEN THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 75 MPH. SHE WAS DRIVING A 1994 INFINITI G20. THE FRONT AND BACK OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY RUINED, YET THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I TRUST THE THAT THE CAR AR MADE FOLLOWING ALL SAFETY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 22, 2004 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 INFINITI G20. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MOMENTARILY SEIZED AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 1, 2018

“DURING EXIT OF HIGHWAY LEFT FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT RESULTING IN HITING ROPE GUARDRAIL CAUSING $5800 DAMAGE TO CAR. ONLY 30K MILES ON TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/60RL4 )”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels

1994 Infiniti G20 — common questions

Is the 1994 Infiniti G20 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1994 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1994 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.