AI Damage1994 Infiniti G20: common problems
Owners of the 1994 Infiniti G20 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 43% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 14% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (14% 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-speednamed in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
The front and back of the car was completely ruined, yet the airbags never deployed. I trust the that the car ar made following all safety regulations, and that these are working. I do not know how these could have failed in the time thy are supposed to work.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 infiniti g20. While driving at low speeds and making turns, the steering wheel momentarily seized and nearly caused a crash. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.
We have been having problems with this transmission. It keeps poping out of 5th gear at highway speeds. This is not only nerve racking but dangerious. Now that I am trying to sell car and disclosing this no one wants it.
Consumer heard noise coming from front end while driving. Vehicle was inspected by a dealership, and camshaft had to be replaced.
Vehicle was vibrating. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said all engine mounts and transmission mounts were torn up, dealer replacecd mounts.
Ongoing/intermittent problem with engine stalling under various conditions. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still reoccurring.
During exit of highway left front tire sidewall blew out resulting in hiting rope guardrail causing $5800 damage to car. Only 30k miles on tires.( dot number: tire size: 195/60rl4 )
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 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the G20 has 9 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Infiniti G20?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, air bags. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbags did not deploy (14%), stalls while driving (14%), tires: bulges, blowouts (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1994 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 1994 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 1994 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.