1996 Infiniti G20

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1996 Infiniti G20
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:56.211Z

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.

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 13 complaints 1996 13 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 10 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints
1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996 13 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 13 complaints 1996 13 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 10 complaints 2000 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, most commonly citing engine.

Tires

2 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2015-10-21

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, 2005-06-16

Service brakes

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1997-06-15Fuel system, gasoline97V072000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Infiniti G20 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 97V072000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.