Infiniti G20 1993
Model G20 made in 1993 by Infiniti got 10 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 15 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 1993
| 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 | 920901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 666 | 4 | 920901 |
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 - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V083000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1992 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 79000 | 08/13/1996 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/09/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device is triggered. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire can occur in the passenger compartment of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: owner notification is expected to begin in june 1996. 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 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| 98025 | 07/01/1998 | 601558 | Service procedure for instrument panel inspection after passenger air bag activation. *yc | 08/07/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/19/1999 | |||
| Was driving vehicle 60mph & had just checked rearview mirror. noticed flames dropping from underneath vehicle. vehicle then filled with black smoke. pulled vehicle to side & left it. vehicle then blew up. fire dept arrived & extinguished the flames. had indicated the problem originated from the engine. vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 03/13/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. dealer also replaced master cylinder and engine motor mounts. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 5 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Air conditioner compressor defective causing multiple system failures, (lights, battery,belts, etc). | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Radio failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Original injectors have failed on 3 separate occasions during the last 5 years. the failure results in sudden loss of power, and stalling. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Automatic seat belt locked passenger in and will not loosen without force, have had belts replace 3 times. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 10 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The motorized belt locks up with minor braking or jerking causing severe tight holding which resulted in loss of control and hence damage to the vehicle due to collision | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 03/13/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. dealer also replaced master cylinder and engine motor mounts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/23/1997 | 03/13/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. dealer also replaced master cylinder and engine motor mounts. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Power window motor failed. | |||