1998 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I30 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Infiniti I30. That ranks 3rd out of 9 I30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (20 complaints, 41%), typically at around 79,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 49owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 20 | 41% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 20% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 1 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 8% | 110,459 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 107,731 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 4% | 70,755 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 1 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Infiniti I30 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Vehicle description: 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.
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.
Air bag light flashing, dealership indicated "a very common problem" for this year and make infiniiti . Well a common problem to me seems like it should be a recall. I was told by dealership that it would over $1000 does this have anything to do with takata inflators that have been recalls on…
While driving home could hear a clicking noise in the wiring car started to lose power and eventually died in the road, jump started it to get to a shop was told it was the alternator, bought new alternator and battery after driving for a while car shorted out again lost power and once again died…
Takata recall the car has manufacture things that need to be fix for no xcost
Takata recall the car turns off by it self
I purchased this car, as the second owner, in 2001, and everything appeared fine. Within 6 months, my air bag light had come on. There was no accident/incident involved - i turned the ignition key and the light came on. I have asked a few mechanics about it, but they all said the only way to know…
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 | 49 | 2 |
| 1997 I30 | 20 | 1 |
| 1996 I30 | 24 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Infiniti I30?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Infiniti I30?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.