1996 Infiniti G20

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1996 Infiniti G20
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:08:40.111Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti G20 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 10 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1996: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19918
19928
19936
19947
199521
199613
19997
200010
20017
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050616

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

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20 OCTOBER 2015 TO:NHTSASEND VIA WEBSITE RE: COMPLAINT ? FAULTY FALKEN TIRES JUST OVER FOUR MONTHS AGO ON JUNE 2, 2015, I PURCHASED AND HAD INSTALLED TWO FALKEN TIRES, P195/65R14 SINCERA T, FROM WALMART IN COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151021

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

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FRONT END SOUNDS LIKE ITS BOTTOMING OUT WHEN PUT IN REVERSE ON AN INCLINE. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960425

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970615 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MIN

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.

Campaign 97V072000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Infiniti G20 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V072000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1996 Infiniti G20 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Infiniti G20?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti G20 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.