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Infiniti G20Model year report

1994 Infiniti G20 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
145,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Infiniti G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1994 Infiniti G20. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 145,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Ongoing/intermittent problem with engine stalling under various conditions. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still reoccurring.”

NHTSA complaint #855218, filed 2000-01

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. But today was a call from a buyer who first asked, does the car pop out in 5th gear I said yes and he went into that this is an inherant problem in the design of nisson and infinity manual transmissions. Went on that this is happening wide spread relative to the number of their cars with mannual transmission and there should be a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #761639, filed 2002-05

Air bags: “My daughter was involved in a car accident, she was on the freeway going 65 MPH when the speed limit was 75 MPH. She was driving a 1994 Infiniti G20. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10073008, filed 2004-05, 151,000 miles

Steering: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11203104, filed 2019-04, 140,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 140,000 and 151,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 145,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1999200022002220042019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 Infiniti G20 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
G20 FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual212924$2,800
G20 FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192622$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1994 Infiniti G20 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti G20

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2002534,7500—24—Not enough data
20017119,5000—24—Not enough data
20001068,5000—24—Not enough data
1999779,5000—23—Not enough data
19961336,0001—24—Not enough data
199521109,9282—24—Stable
19947145,5002—24—Not enough data
19936—2—24—Not enough data
19928—2—24—Not enough data
19918193,5002—24—Not enough data

All Infiniti G20 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Infiniti G20 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1994 Infiniti G20 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Infiniti G20 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 1994 Infiniti G20 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Infiniti G20 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Infiniti G20 (G20, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Infiniti G20 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 145,500 miles and the middle half falls between 140,000 and 151,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.