1997 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I30 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Infiniti I30. That ranks 6th out of 9 I30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 89,197 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Infiniti I30 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 30% | 89,197 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 25% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 15% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 218,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Infiniti I30 recalls (1)
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Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Risk: If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
Fix: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While fueling the vehicle, the bracket that held the fuel filler neck became corroded. The contact stated that fuel spilled out after fueling the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that…
The car stalled, needed towing to firestone in elgin. They say it's alternator. This will be third change of the alternator for this vehicle in 4 years period. Battery has been changed about 3 months ago, when the car stalled previously. Yesterday i called infiniti, got a bit of a run around by…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. After driving onto the side of the road fumes began to come from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor had…
I have a 1997 infiniti i30 that was purchased oct 2006 with apprx 94,000 now has 105,000. Car has been a lemon from month 2 on, i have spent over $2000 in repairs. I have even taken the vehicle to the local infiniti dealership and them nor anyone else can figure out what is wrong with the vehicle…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. As of december 20, 2007, the dealer had not…
Other Infiniti I30 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 I30 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 I30 | 75 | 3 |
| 2000 I30 | 50 | 0 |
| 1999 I30 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 I30 | 49 | 2 |
| 1997 | 20 | 1 |
| 1996 I30 | 24 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Infiniti I30?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Infiniti I30?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.