AI Damage1992 Infiniti G20: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Infiniti G20 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 25% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 13% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel system: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The accelerator cable of the infiniti g20 from the firewall to the carburetor consists of a braided steel cable in a soft rubber sheath. A hard plastic piece connecting the accelerator cable to the firewall interface failed, thus exposing the critcal braided steel accelertor cable to the sharp, hard edge of the broken…
Problems with engine replacement. The consumer wants to know what can be done about the unethical behavior of a technician. After two weeks the consumer was told that the vehicle was ready. Once the consumer paid fro the services the technician said that the engine was not good.
Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through.
Dealer contacted and had vehicle for inspection, the problem is a fire hazard and problem still exists. Nothing done to remedy problem. Provide further information.
The vehicle will hesitate or cut off for no apparent reason. Took vehicle to a mechanic was told that the tube in which the oil goes through was clogged up, and that the oil wasn't getting to the camshaft, and was causing the camshaft to breakdown.
The right rear seat belt will not latch, it will connect but will not latch, and the driver side seat belt tightens excessively at times.
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 11,899 of 36,659 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
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Infiniti G20?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling, seat belts. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (25%), engine failure or replacement (13%), hesitation when accelerating (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 models
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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 2026-11-06.