AI Damage1993 Infiniti G20: common problems
Owners of the 1993 Infiniti G20 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 17% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 17% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. Dealer also replaced master cylinder and engine motor mounts.
Air conditioner compressor defective causing multiple system failures, (lights, battery,belts, etc).
Noticed flames dropping from underneath vehicle. Vehicle then filled with black smoke. Pulled vehicle to side & left it. Vehicle then blew up. Fire dept arrived & extinguished the flames. Had indicated the problem originated from the engine. Vehicle was totaled.
The motorized belt locks up with minor braking or jerking causing severe tight holding which resulted in loss of control and hence damage to the vehicle due to collision
Original injectors have failed on 3 separate occasions during the last 5 years. The failure results in sudden loss of power, and stalling.
Automatic seat belt locked passenger in and will not loosen without force, have had belts replace 3 times. Tt
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 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G20 has 9 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Infiniti G20?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, seat belts, equipment. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (17%), A/C or heater (17%), jerking, harsh shifts (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1993 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 1993 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 1993 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 2026-11-06.