Infiniti G20 1992
Model G20 made in 1992 by Infiniti got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. 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 1992
| 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 | $ 720 | 4 | 910821 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 910821 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Problems with engine replacement.*mr the consumer wants to know what can be done about the unethical behavior of a technician. after two weeks the consumer was told that the vehicle was ready. once the consumer paid fro the services the technician said that the engine was not good. the consumer feels the technician down talk the engine since his establishment was also a used car lot. *nm | |||
| 08/06/1996 | |||
| The vehicle will hesitate or cut off for no apparent reason. took vehicle to a mechanic was told that the tube in which the oil goes through was clogged up, and that the oil wasn't getting to the camshaft, and was causing the camshaft to breakdown. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| When the switch was in any position, including off, the fan would continue to blow at only one speed. dealer contacted and had vehicle for inspection, the problem is a fire hazard and problem still exists. nothing done to remedy problem. provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through. | |||
| Transmission problems. inquires about safety bulletins. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 08/22/1992 | ||
| Transmission exploded, possibly due to improper oil flow. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Rear seatbelt does not buckle, fuel tank leaked gas where hose is attached to tank, transmission failed two times, was told from mechanic that pump holes are too small for oil to go through. | |||
| The right rear seat belt will not latch, it will connect but will not latch, and the driver side seat belt tightens excessively at times. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| The right rear seat belt will not latch, it will connect but will not latch, and the driver side seat belt tightens excessively at times. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| The accelerator cable of the infiniti g20 from the firewall to the carburetor consists of a braided steel cable in a soft rubber sheath. a hard plastic piece connecting the accelerator cable to the firewall interface failed, thus exposing the critcal braided steel accelertor cable to the sharp, hard edge of the broken hard plastic piece. subsequently, three strands of the braided steel wite were cut as the accelerator was operated. at the time of the accident, the three frayed strands acted as fish hooks inside the soft rubber sheath and prevented return action of the accelerator as the gas pedal was released. the result was that the accelerator jammbed in the fully open position as the g20 infiniti was being driven in heavy morning rush hour traffic on highway 580 near the castro valley exit. the driver was in lane 2 of 4 lanes with a double tandem gravel truck infront, and several other large trucks and cars in lanes 1 and 2. at that time of the morning, the slow lane, lane 1, the trucks usually travel 60 to 70 mph. there were few options. mrs. hanafee was able to exit, slow the car sufficiently to just hit lightly another (heavier) car at a stop light. the chp officer confirmed the jammbed cable, as did dr. hanafee after the cable was removed and on the bench. dr. hanafee has several decades experience in failure analysis as a material scientist, and i plan to send nhtsa a more detailed report. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | GROFTON | FLEET MOTORS |