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Infiniti G20Model year report

1996 Infiniti G20 Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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 1996 Infiniti G20 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1996 Infiniti G20. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (15% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and fuel system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins 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

Brakes: “Brakes make squeaky sound from the time the vehicle was taken.vehicle been in /out of dealer shop four times. Dealer informed consumer that the squeaky sound from the brakes was normal.”

NHTSA complaint #826117, filed 1998-07

Fuel system: “Received recall notice (#97v072000). Called dealer to make appointment. Was told could not get an appointment due to contract indicating getting a loaner vehicle while owner's vehicl is being repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #816059, filed 1997-08

Tires: “20 october 2015 to:nhtsasend via website re: complaint ? Faulty falken tires just over four months ago on june 2, 2015, I purchased and had installed two falken tires, p195/65r14 sincera t, from walmart in cottonwood, arizona. On or near october 1, 2015 both tires blew out within two days of one another after less than 1000 miles. The out-of-state replacement dealer claimed the tires were faulty. Please confirm receipt of this communication. Thank you!”

NHTSA complaint #10783868, filed 2015-10, 900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 900 and 94,500 miles.

33%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

19951996199719983200032003200520072015
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 1996 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 1996 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. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 28 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 1996 Infiniti G20 have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1996 Infiniti G20 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1996 Infiniti G20 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (15% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1996 Infiniti G20 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Infiniti G20 get?

The EPA rates the 1996 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 1996 Infiniti G20 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 900 and 94,500 miles; 67% 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.