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1991 INFINITI G20

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 22, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 22, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1991 INFINITI G20, most frequently naming the electrical, heating & air conditioning and seat belts categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 36 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical323.1%
  • Heating & air conditioning215.4%
  • Seat belts215.4%
  • Visibility215.4%
  • Other / unspecified17.7%
  • Transmission17.7%
  • Engine17.7%
  • Fuel system17.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
97V072000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Apr 22, 1997
85,000 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
97V071000

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Apr 22, 1997
36,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
The risk: IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Nov 22, 2004
Fire reported

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK *SC

NHTSA ID
10095064
Incident
Oct 3, 2004
Mileage
193,500 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 12, 2001

LEFT FRONT ALUMINUM WHEEL BROKE IN CENTER WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, ALMOST CAUSEING A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ID
882800
Incident
Mar 12, 2000
EngineVisibility
Filed Nov 10, 1998

MOTOR BURNED OUT, AND THE SUN ROOF WON'T MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR SERVICE. *AK

NHTSA ID
830594
Incident
Nov 6, 1998
Electrical
Filed May 30, 1998

CAR PHONE GOES ON/OFF WHEN PLUGGED INTO CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET. LIGHTER WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.

NHTSA ID
536411
Transmission
Filed May 19, 1998

VEHICLE DOES NOT REMAIN IN FIFTH GEAR. GEAR WILL DISENGAGE PERIODICALLY WITHOUT WARNING, TYPICALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE TO REACH EXTREMELY HIGH RPM, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. THIS ALSO CAUSES A MOMENTARY LOSS OF THE DRIVE'S CONTROL OF THE SPEED AT WHICH THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING.

NHTSA ID
535876
Incident
Mar 1, 1998
Heating & air conditioningElectricalFuel system+2 more
Filed Jun 22, 1996

KEY WON'T TURN IN IGNITION-STICKS OCCASIONALLY. *AK

NHTSA ID
505537
Incident
Aug 1, 1994
Heating & air conditioning
Filed Apr 22, 1996

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. *SD

NHTSA ID
504017
Incident
Apr 22, 1996
Seat belts
Filed May 2, 1995

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKS WHEN HALFWAY RETRACTED, ALSO BELT FINISHES RETRACTING WHEN OPENING DOOR THEN LOCKS SO THAT IT HOLDS DRIVER IN PLACE. *SKD

NHTSA ID
489795
Incident
May 2, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

ITB09-039J

STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB13-007H

STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB10-067C

WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB16-006A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

ITB19-008

EQUIPMENT

EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. - Not all cleaners are created equal. - Many cleaners come in concentrated form. - Alkaline cleaners (cleaners with a high pH value) can cause spots on paint and trim when not used as directed. - Some commercial car washes use cleaners with a high pH value. - When using cleaners that meet the conditions defined in the Appearance and care section, be sure to carefully follow the cleaner?s directions. - When finished cleaning/washing, rinse thoroughly with clean water. IMPORTANT: Damage to paint, glass, bright metal, or any other exterior surface caused by using improper cleaning products is not covered under warranty. Always refer to the Paint Incident Identification Manual (PIIM) and Assurance Products Reference Manual (APRM). Follow the guidelines in the PIIM and APRM for non-warrantable exterior body, glass, or painted surface quality issues. To access the PIIM and APRM, login to nnanet.com: - For the PIIM, select: MY LINKS > Warranty > Paint Incident Identification Manual - For the APRM, select: MY DOCUMENTS > Warranty > APRM See further information in this bulletin.

ITB18-037

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use sharp objects like razor blades, box cutters, knives, etc. when removing the plastic interior trim protective covering. IMPORTANT: All soft trim described in this bulletin is on automatic return to NNA. Any trim found damaged in the way described in this bulletin will be charged back to the dealer.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

INFINITI G20 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002500—
2001700—
2000100038.9
1999700—
1998000—
1997000—
1996131038.9
1995212052.5
1994720—
1993620—
1992820—
1991Viewing820—
1990000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.