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 Aug 28, 2014
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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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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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 INFINITI G20, most frequently naming the suspension, electrical and engine categories. 66 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Monthly complaints peaked at 2 in Jun 2002. Most recent month: 1.View as table
Monthly owner complaints for the 2000 INFINITI G20
Month
Complaints filed
Cumulative
Aug 2000
1
1
Apr 2001
1
2
Jun 2002
2
4
Jul 2002
1
5
Feb 2003
1
6
Jan 2004
1
7
Oct 2004
1
8
May 2009
1
9
Aug 2014
1
10
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Suspension218.2%
Electrical218.2%
Engine218.2%
Seat belts19.1%
Airbags19.1%
Powertrain (other)19.1%
Brakes19.1%
Heating & air conditioning19.1%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
WE WERE SOLD A LEMON VEHICLE FROM EVANS MOTORS LOCATED AT 112 W ST JOHN ST, GIRARD KS BY EDDIE WALSH. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE NOW FOR A LITTLE OVER 1 MONTH. THE BACK BRAKES WENT OUT, THE FRONT BRAKES WENT OUT AS MY SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PADS WENT FLYING. THAT SAME DAY WE FOUND OUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST AROUND $1000 TO $3000 TO BE FIXED. EVANS MOTORS HAS YET TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO HELP FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY INFORMED US THAT WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND IT IS NOW OUR PROBLEM NOT THEIRS. MY SON IS A COLLEGE STUDENT WITH AN INFANT 2 MONTH OLD SON AND HE NEEDS A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT HIS SON IN, TO GO TO SCHOOL AND WORK. I WANT SOMEONE TO HELP ME WITH THE ISSUE AT HAND. *TR
NHTSA ID
10629217
Incident
Jul 25, 2014
Mileage
144,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed May 6, 2009
PURCHASE A 2000 INFINITY FROM A CAR DEALER WITH OUT AIR BAGS AND WITHOUT THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT. *TR
NHTSA ID
10267845
Incident
Apr 14, 2008
Electrical
Filed Oct 5, 2004
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM FRONT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BUT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR PARTS AND LABOR. *AK
NHTSA ID
10095151
Incident
Oct 5, 2004
Suspension
Filed Jan 4, 2004
Crash reported
AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 PM ON JANUARY 04, 2004 I WAS HEADING EAST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 10 AND EXITED THE FREEWAY AT THE ORANGE GROVE EXIT. AS I APPROACHED THE ORANGE GROVE INTERSECTION I PROCEEDED ON A GREEN LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT ONTO ORANGE GROVE. TRAVELING AT A REASONABLE SPEED FOR THE INTERSECTION, I NOTICED A LOUD POP IN THE FRONT END, AND CONSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. AT THIS TIME I WAS FORCED TO THE RIGHT AND CAME IN CONTACT PARALLEL TO A CEMENT BARRIER CAUSING MINIMAL BODY DAMAGE TO MY 2000 INFINITY G20. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *LA
NHTSA ID
10052333
Incident
Jan 3, 2004
Mileage
68,500 mi
Filed Feb 6, 2003
BOUGHT NEW CAR,NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT.EXCLT COND EXPT TOP COAT PAINT IS PEELING FROM HOOD ROOF TRUNK.WAS SENT TO A SPECIALIST AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT COULDN'T BE CHEMICALS BECAUSE IF CHEMS HAD FALLEN ON THE CAR IT WOULD HAVE EATEN THRU ALL COATS.11/22/02 TOOK THE CAR TO JOE VALENTI LYNNE'S INFINITI HE TOOK DIG PICS, SUBMITTED THEM TO INFINITI.12/3 CLAIMED THAT IT WAS BIRD DROPPINGS OR CHEMS HAD FALLEN ON CAR.TOLD JOE WHY DOES IT CONTINUE TO APPEAR IN DIFF. LOCATIONS & IT DIDN'T EAT ALL THE WAY THRU PAINT.HE SAID THAT THE CASE WAS CLOSED.CALLED CUST SVC DARRYL IN REGARDS TO THE DECISION.DARRYL SAID,JOE CLAIMED THE CAR HAD CHEM DAMAGE.12/6 CALLED JOE HE SAID HE NEVER SAID THAT.12/11SPOKE TO DEBORA FREDRICK (SUP CUST SVC), SAID JOE WAS LYING.NOTHING RESOLVED.12/16 KIRK QUINONES SVC MGRINFINITI TOLD ME WILL CALL INFINITI TO SEE IF SOMEONE WILL LOOK AT THE CAR IN PERSON.12/17 KIRK CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT THEY SAID HE WILL LOOK AT CAR,IF HE DETERMINED IT WASN'T CHEMS,THEY WOULD SEND SOMEONE FROM INFINITI TO LOOK AT CAR.12/18 TOOK CAR TO KIRK FOR INSPECT. SAID HE WAS QUALIFIED TO LOOK AT PAINT.HE DETERMINED IT COULDN'T BE CHEMS.REPORTED IT AS BLISTERING.SAID HE WILL SUBMIT INFO & WILL CALL BACK TOM.1/8/03 SAID HE HAD FORGOTTEN ABOUT ME AND HE WAS CALLING INFINITI NOW.1/10 KIRK CALLED &TOLD ME THAT THE INSPECTOR WILL COME TO SEE CAR.SCHEDULED MEETING 1/16 10AM.1/16 ARRIVED AT DLR 10AM.KIRK SAID TO HAVE A SEAT INSPC SHOULD BE ARRIVING & TOOK MY CAR KEYS.10:30 AM, KIRK INFORMED ME THAT THE INSPCTR WAS LOST AND WILL BE HERE SOON.TOLD KIRK TO MAKE SURE TO COME & GET ME.APPROX11AM KIRK RETURNED W/ MY KEYS & SAID I WAS DONE.NEVER GOT ME.SAIDTHEY JUST TOOK PICS.1/20 KIRK CALLED ME &SAID CLAIM WAS DENIED DUE TO CHEMS.I ASKED HOW, HE AND THE SPECIALIST SAID SAME THING.HE SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO DO,DECISION IS FINAL
NHTSA ID
10005405
Incident
Nov 22, 2002
Mileage
34,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 24, 2002
CONSUMER STATES FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS THERE HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A ROTTEN EGG/SULFUR SMELL COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST, CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 3 TIMES TO TRY AND GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED, CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE WRONG TYPE OF GAS WAS BEING USED, THAT THERE WAS NO SMELL, THAT A PARTICULAR PART IN THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPLACED ONLY ADJUSTED, CONSUMER EVEN HAD AN UPDATE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB NAR 8/22/02. *SCC *CB JB
NHTSA ID
566854
Incident
Feb 15, 2001
Suspension
Filed Jun 20, 2002
Crash reported1 injury reported
I WAS ON THE EAST BOUND RAMP MERGING INTO TRAFFIC, A 18 WHEELER (NO LOAD) SUPPOSEDLY SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING A CAR THAT CROSSED IN FRONT OF IT. I TRIED TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT BUT COULDN'T BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GO (NO MEDIAN TO THE RIGHT) WHEN I NOTICED THE TRUCK HEADING TOWARDS ME, I THOUGHT I HAD GOTTEN OUT OF HIS WAY, HOWEVER, HE STATED THAT HIS WHEELS/BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK TO HIT ME DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. WHEN HE HIT MY CAR, I WAS KNOCKED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY AND ENDED UP IN THE MEDIAN POINTING WEST, I DID A COMPLETE 180 DEGREE TURN, THE WHOLE DRIVERS SIDE WAS DAMAGED, THE GLASS SHATTERED IN ONTO ME, MY SEATBELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND MY SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I ESTIMATE THAT I WAS GOING ABOUT 45 TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY, AND HE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING ABOUT 65 WHEN HE LOST CONTROL, FORTUNATELY THE TRAFFICE WAS NOT THAT HEAVY, IT WAS ABOUT 3PM ON A FRIDAY EVENING , THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND SUNNY, AND SINCE TRAFFIC WAS NOT TOO HEAVY ALL THE MOTORISTS WERE ABLE TO AVOID ME, AND I BELIEVE SEVERAL DIALED 911 WHEN IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THE CITY POLICE WAS THERE WITHIN MINUTES AND TOLD ME NOT TO MOVE THAT EMS AND THE STATE TROOPER WAS ON THE WAY. BOTH ARRIVED WITHIN 5 MINUTES AFTER I HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS LEFT WITH RUPTURED DISCS IN MY NECK, BULGING DISCS IN MY LOWER BACK AND SOME NERVE DAMAGE. HE WAS ISSUED A CITATION BY THE STATE POLICE.*AK
NHTSA ID
763303
Incident
Aug 17, 2001
Engine
Filed Jun 13, 2002
SULFUR/EGGY SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASSIONS (4 TIMES) WITH NO RESOLUTION. COMPLAINTS FILED WITH BBB, AND INFINITI CUSTOMER SERVICE. I WANT THE PROBLEM FIXED OR I WANT TO USE THE LEMON LAW AND GET MY MONEY BACK. A LETTER WAS ALSO SENT TO THE NHTSA.*AK
NHTSA ID
763051
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ITB13-052E
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB13-007I
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
ITB17-009H
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09-039K
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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.
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.
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
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.