AI Damage1991 Infiniti G20: common problems
Owners of the 1991 Infiniti G20 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 38% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 25% of all complaints
- 4 Visibility 25% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 13% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 8 Wheels 13% of all complaints
- Equipment: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Visibility: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving smoke came through the vents. The consumer exited the vehicle, and a fire started.
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.
Motor burned out, and the sun roof won't move. The vehicle was in the shop for repair service.
Car phone goes on/off when plugged into cigarette lighter socket. Lighter was replaced, problem still occurs.
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.
Vehicle stalled due to faulty air conditioner compressor.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G20 has 9 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 8, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Infiniti G20?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, electrical system, seat belts. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (13%), seat belts (13%), smoke, burning smell, fire (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1991 Infiniti G20?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1991 Infiniti G20 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1991 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.