1991 Infiniti G20: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
193,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 1 |
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Seat Belts: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 1; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 2; 2001: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10095064 · 2004-11-22 (November 22, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND A FIRE STARTED. *AK *SC
Owner-reported narrative. 193,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489795 · 1995-05-02 (May 2, 1995)
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. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504017 · 1996-04-22 (April 22, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504017 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505537 · 1996-06-22 (June 22, 1996)
FUEL GAUGE NEVE RGOES ALL THE WAY TO FULL; VEHICLE STILL HAS 5 GALLONS IN IT WHEN ON EMPTY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882800 · 2001-03-12 (March 12, 2001)
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. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882800 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
97V071000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported: 1997-04-22 (April 22, 1997)
THE RELEASE BUTTON USED IN THE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT MADE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IN HOT WEATHER, THE PLASTIC WELDS SECURING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO THE SPRING CAN FAIL RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IN THE BUCKLE OR NOT BEING ABLE TO LATCH THE SEAT BELT.
Consequence: IF A PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, THIS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH NEW SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V072000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 1997-04-22 (April 22, 1997)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND REPLACE THE TUBE WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗