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1995 Infiniti G20 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 32 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.9 times the median G20 year — the 1995 model ranks #1 of 10 G20 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (5), visibility & wipers (5), and body & structure (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

32

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other G20 years?

G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 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, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Infiniti G20 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers516%
Transmission516%
Body & Structure413%
Engine413%
Seat Belts39%
Airbags39%
Speed Control39%
Brakes13%
Fuel System13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Other13%
Electrical System13%

Does the 1995 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.

“AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 1995 INFINITI G20. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. I WROTE THE INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISIONS BUT WAS INFORMED THEY DO NOT KEEP RECORDS OF HOW MANY TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THIS MODEL AND IF THEY DID THEY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 24, 2003

“CONSUMER EXPERIENCING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN/OUT OF THE DEALER SHOP ON NUMEROUS TIMES AND CONDITION CANNOT BE CORRECTED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS VEHICLE WHEN BEING USED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 7, 1998

“CONCERN ABOUT RECALL IN 1997 FOR G-20 INFINITI, 4 DOOR. *BF NO RECALL FOUND. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT AN INCIDENT OF VANDALISM . *TC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · July 26, 1997

“WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 13, 1997 · crash

1995 Infiniti G20 — common questions

Is the 1995 Infiniti G20 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 32 complaints put the 1995 model at #1 of 10 G20 years. It is one of the G20 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 G20 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), visibility & wipers (5 complaints), body & structure (4 complaints).

Does the 1995 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1995 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.