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Infiniti G20 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 70 owner complaints on the Infiniti G20 from 54 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 70 complaints · 54 runs · 1991–2002 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported G20 run is JNKCP01D8ST (1995 builds) with 5 complaints, 3.8× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 22% of reports; 1995 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for G20 model years 1991–1996.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti G20 has 54 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 23% of every G20 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Infiniti G20 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JNKCP01D8ST••••••19955——
JNKCP01DXTT••••••19963——
JNKCP11A2YT••••••200031—
JNKCP01D4ST••••••19953——
JNKCP01PXMT••••••19912—1
JNKCP01P9MT••••••19912——
JNKCP01D7ST••••••199521—
JNKCP01D1TT••••••19962——
JNKCP11A4YT••••••20002——
JNKCP01D5RT••••••19942——
JNKCP01P5NT••••••199211—
JNKCP01P4NT••••••19921——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 42 G20 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti G20 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 1995 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 1992 one 1.

FIG.02·Infiniti G20 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2002144—
20011551
20001.5962
19991551
19961.4107—
19951.717103
19941.3541
19931551
19921441
19911.564—
ROWS 10·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 1995 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 1992 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 22% of everything Infiniti G20 owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 12 of 70 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Infiniti G20 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine And Engine Cooling1211
Power Train10——
Seat Belts71—
Air Bags64—
Fuel System5——
Gasoline5——
Service Brakes52—
Hydraulic52—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Infiniti G20; the 3 below cover build years 1991 to 1996. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Infiniti G20 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
97V072000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap1991–1996
96V083000Seat Belts:front:anchorage1993–1995
97V071000Seat Belts:rear/other1991–1992
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

97V072000 was opened in 1997 on cars built from 1991: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The G20 against its rivals

The G20 draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Ford Escort 2.5, the Mazda Protege 2.3 and the Kia Sephia 4.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Infiniti G20 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Infiniti G2070541.314.3%
Ford Escort2,8501,1602.511.9%
Mazda Protege7873452.317.4%
Kia Sephia1,2682654.812.1%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 70 reports on the Infiniti G20, 14.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Infiniti G20 — complaint severity
OutcomeInfiniti G20All vehicles
Complaints filed701,115,966
Involved a crash10 (14.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (2.9%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1058,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 147% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti G20 share of that is 70 complaints over 54 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Infiniti G20
Recalls15 campaignsFuel economy24 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems113 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space14 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1991–2002

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Infiniti G20 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 70 NHTSA complaints from 54 G20 runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which G20 production run has the most complaints?

JNKCP01D8ST, a 1995 build, with 5 complaints. The typical G20 run has 1.3.

Which G20 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 1995 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 1992 lightest at 1.

Does the G20 get more complaints than the Ford Escort?

No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the G20 against 2.5 for the Ford Escort.

How many G20 complaints involve a crash?

14.3% of 70 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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