Infiniti I30 Problems by Year
Infiniti I30 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical I30 year: 1998, 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 I30: 75 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 I30: 50 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 I30: 49 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti I30 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 | 7 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Structure | 24 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti I30 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 I30 | 1 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2003 I30 | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2002 I30 | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2001 I30 | 75 | 3 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 I30 | 50 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 I30 | 26 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 I30 | 49 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 I30 | 20 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 I30 | 24 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti I30 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (49), 2000 (50), 2001 (75) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical I30 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti I30?
Air Bags, with 50 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti I30 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.