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.
The worst 1993 Infiniti G20 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Seat belts2
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V072000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire can occur in the passenger compartment of these vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated.
Recall number 96V083000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Infiniti G20 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Infiniti; front sonar parking sensor service information
- Exterior cleaning information service information
- Plastic interior trim protective covering removal service information
- Transmission & engine automated data collection and diagnostic reporting service information
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What 1993 Infiniti G20 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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
Original injectors have failed on 3 separate occasions during the last 5 years. The failure results in sudden loss of power, and stalling.
Air conditioner compressor defective causing multiple system failures, (lights, battery,belts, etc).
Abs brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. Dealer also replaced master cylinder and engine motor mounts.
Automatic seat belt locked passenger in and will not loosen without force, have had belts replace 3 times. Tt
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Questions about the 1993 Infiniti G20
Is the 1993 Infiniti G20 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1993 Infiniti G20, close to a typical G20 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Infiniti G20?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Infiniti G20 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
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