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1996 Infiniti G20 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 1996 Infiniti G20 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other G20 years?

G20 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 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, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 Infiniti G20 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System214%
Brakes214%
Tires & Wheels214%
Engine214%
Suspension17%
Airbags17%
Transmission17%
Other17%
Seat Belts17%
Speed Control17%

Does the 1996 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKY SOUND FROM THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN.VEHICLE BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER SHOP FOUR TIMES. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE SQUEAKY SOUND FROM THE BRAKES WAS NORMAL. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 1, 1998

“RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#97V072000). CALLED DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT. WAS TOLD COULD NOT GET AN APPOINTMENT DUE TO CONTRACT INDICATING GETTING A LOANER VEHICLE WHILE OWNER'S VEHICL IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 6, 1997

“MOTOR MOUNTS THAT FAIL AT UNDER 60,000 MILES ARE DEFINITELY A HAZARD, AND MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 1, 2000

“DT: INFINITI G20 1996. TIRE SEPARATION OCCURRED ON THREE OF FOUR OF THE TIRES. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY THE DEFECT HAPPENED, AND THE REPLACEMENT TIRES WERE DOING THE SAME THING. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WILL PRORATE THE TIRES AND NOT GIVE THE CONSUMERS TIRES FOR FREE. *AK *SC…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 26, 2004

1996 Infiniti G20 — common questions

Is the 1996 Infiniti G20 reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1996 G20 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (2 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 1996 Infiniti G20 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 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.