Infiniti G20 1991
Model G20 made in 1991 by Infiniti got 15 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 900824 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 900824 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V072000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1990 to 05/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 06/15/1997 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/22/1997 | 05/01/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V071000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1990 to 12/31/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 36000 | 06/09/1997 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/22/1997 | 05/01/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all rear seat belt buckles with new seat belt buckles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| ITB-08-024A | 07/21/2008 | 10032305 | Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenance | 03/03/2010 | |
| ITB97016 | 02/26/1997 | 52158 | Air bag harness replacement. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| ITB-09-020 | 04/06/2009 | 10030145 | Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe | 08/07/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| ITB00034 | 05/30/2000 | 613446 | Service information containing engine oil recommendation for northwest u.s. *tt | 07/19/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 98005 | 01/21/1998 | 600533 | Refrigerant leaking from the condeser inlet tube. *yc | 05/20/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ITB-09-062 | 11/17/2009 | 10032524 | Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe | 04/09/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 98032 | 08/15/1998 | 602361 | Information regarding the heater-a/c control assembly lamps. *yc | 10/29/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| FC0008767 | 08/01/1993 | 39643 | Engine hard to start , hot or cold. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| ITB95001A | 02/01/1995 | ITB95-001 | 39328 | Improved motorized shoulder belt retractor. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| ITB95001 | 01/01/1995 | ITB92-052 | 38096 | Improved motorized shoulder belt retractor. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| ITB-09-050 | 09/29/2009 | 10031304 | Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| ITB97011 | 02/19/1997 | 52154 | 1997 qx4 wheel balance machine adapter kits. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| FC0007557 | 08/01/1992 | 39644 | Automatic speed control device won't turn off or on, green indicator light stays on whenever the ignition switch is turned on. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| 50000 miles battery failed in winter. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Key won't turn in ignition-sticks occasionally. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/03/2004 | 193500 | 1 | |
| While driving smoke came through the vents. the consumer exited the vehicle, and a fire started. *ak *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/06/1998 | |||
| Motor burned out, and the sun roof won't move. the vehicle was in the shop for repair service. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 06/15/1994 | |||
| Car phone goes on/off when plugged into cigarette lighter socket. lighter was replaced, problem still occurs. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| A/c would only run on high, replaced blower resistor. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalled due to faulty air conditioner compressor. *sd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge neve rgoes all the way to full; vehicle still has 5 gallons in it when on empty. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel gauge never goes all the way to full; vehicle still has 5 gallons in it when on empty. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle does not remain in fifth gear. gear will disengage periodically without warning, typically at high speeds. this causes the engine to reach extremely high rpm, especially when the cruise control is engaged. this also causes a momentary loss of the drive's control of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt locks up occasionally. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 11/06/1998 | |||
| Motor burned out, and the sun roof won't move. the vehicle was in the shop for repair service. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Sunroof motor failure/replaced sunroof. *ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 03/12/2000 | |||
| 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 | |||