1996 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 8, 2020 · 24 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other I30 years
About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Infiniti I30. That ranks 5th out of 9 I30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 21%), typically at around 94,071 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Infiniti I30 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~94,071 mi
Tires4 · ~97,821 mi
Air Bags3 · ~110,000 mi
Visibility3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Seat Belts2 · ~180,111 mi
Suspension2 · ~180,111 mi
Electrical System1 · ~137,141 mi
Engine1 · ~180,111 mi
Equipment1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control521%94,071——
Tires417%97,821——
Air Bags313%110,000——
Visibility313%———
Engine and Engine Cooling28%———
Seat Belts28%180,111——
Suspension28%180,111——
Electrical System14%137,141——
Engine14%180,111——
Equipment14%———
Fuel System, Gasoline14%———
Power Train14%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%———
Structure14%184,522——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 7 complaints
1996: 3199631997: 7199771998: 2199822000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 2200222003: 3200332004: 1200412013: 1201312019: 1201912020: 120201

n = 24 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Infiniti I30 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Infiniti I30.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I believe i'm the 4th owner of this here vehicle the middle seat belt ripped, i have a oil leak and the transmission keeps slipping and the seats are sun damaged the previous owner had told me that he had many transmission mechanics look at the transmission and they had told him that many things…

Engine · received Jan 8, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11297837

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WOULD DEPRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE FEATURE. CURRENTLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11255992

This is my second infiniti i30 which is the exact same vehicle as the nissan maxima. I currently own a 1996 and have owned a 1997 prior and both had rust in the middle of the lower radiator core support. Over the weekend i looked at a 2000 infiniti i30 for a family member considering purchase and…

Structure · received Jul 24, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10531719

While driving on a clear day, no wet road, etc., on saturday september 4, 2004, my 1996 infiniti i30 mysteriously went out of control, went into a slide, crossed a two lane highway, went down an enbankment, flipped over, and crashed top-first into a tree; driving the roof into the driver's seat…

Air Bags · received Sep 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10090509

Dunlop tire failed while driving at high speeds. Consumer was able to get assistance before blowout. Dealer advised that tire was defective and would have blown out if driven further.*ak

Tires · received Dec 16, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10049791

Other Infiniti I30 years

1997 I30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 I3012
2003 I3022
2002 I3022
2001 I30753
2000 I30500
1999 I30260
1998 I30492
1997 I30201
1996240

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Infiniti I30?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, tires, air bags problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Infiniti I30?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Infiniti I30 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other I30 model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.