1996 Infiniti G20

No photo available — body style shown for reference.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 3 of 13 complaints (23%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 21 in 1995 to 13 in 1996.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

Advertisement

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 2 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category19951996vs. 1996 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,600–2,8502,600–2,850
Combined MPG22–2422–24
City / Highway MPG19–21 / 26–2919–21 / 26–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)370–404370–404
Complaints filed2113Not compared
Recalls issued21Not compared
Crash-involved complaints41Not compared
Fire-involved complaints00Not compared
Injuries reported31Not compared
Deaths reported00Not compared
Configurations compared42

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti G20 have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1996 Infiniti G20?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 3 of 13 NHTSA complaints (23%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Infiniti G20 get?

EPA rates it 22–24 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1996 Infiniti G20?

EPA estimates $2,600–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg (low)26 mpg (low)22 mpg (low)$2,850 (high)404 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars21 mpg (high)29 mpg (high)24 mpg (high)$2,600 (low)370 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine20000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System20000
Electrical00000
Brakes20000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires30000
Airbags & Restraints21010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control10000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other10000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP · Campaign 97V072000 · May 1, 1997

    Defect: 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: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Remedy: 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.