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1999 Infiniti G-ClassRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 1999 Infiniti G-Class. Most complaints involve seats (3) and steering (1).

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Combined MPG
—
No EPA rating found
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
7
Top: seats
Fuel cost / yr
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No EPA estimate
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 1999 Infiniti G-Class as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 1999 – Jan 2010
  1. Seats3
  2. Steering1
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Exterior lighting1
  5. Visibility1
  6. Structure1
  7. Engine and engine cooling1
  8. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each G-Class model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199613
19997
200010
20017
20027
2003535
2004244
2005215
2006145
2007115
2008161
2009167
201077
2011117
201275
201363
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Seats

3 reports1 crash
“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY.DEALER WAS CONTACTED.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2002SeatsODI 8019517

Steering

1 report
“LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE CLAMP END OF HOSE. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 12, 2010SteeringODI 10299558

Electrical system

1 report
“INTERMITTENTLY IGNITION WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REPLACED IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 15, 2005Electrical systemODI 10109240
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1999 Infiniti G-Class as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026
05 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
07 —FAQ

1999 G-Class questions

How many recalls does the 1999 Infiniti G-Class have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.

What are the most common 1999 Infiniti G-Class problems?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are seats (3), steering (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026