1999 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 9, 2023 · 26 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other I30 years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Infiniti I30. That ranks 4th out of 9 I30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury. 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 1999 Infiniti I30 problems

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

Air Bags13 · ~101,000 mi
Electrical System4 · ~77,750 mi
Structure3 · ~192,964 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~106,619 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~1 mi
Engine1 · ~1 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~38,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1 · ~1 mi
Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1350%101,000——
Electrical System415%77,750——
Structure312%192,964——
Fuel System, Gasoline28%106,619——
Unknown or Other28%1——
Engine14%1——
Engine and Engine Cooling14%38,000——
Exterior Lighting14%———
Power Train14%1——
Seat Belts14%———
Seats14%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%38,000——
Steering14%192,964——
Suspension14%192,964——
Vehicle Speed Control14%92,691——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 5 complaints
1999: 2199922000: 112001: 2200122002: 112003: 3200332004: 552005: 2200522006: 112008: 1200812010: 112011: 2201122013: 112014: 1201412016: 112017: 1201712023: 11

n = 26 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Infiniti I30 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

The ‘Air Bag’ light stays on at all times. Its been like this for over 10 years. I’ve called my local Infiniti dealer, they said they cannot replace the Takata airbag until NHTSA identifies this model in a national recall. I’m afraid the airbag may not properly deploy or deploy…

Air Bags · received Jan 9, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11500872

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A INFINITI I30T IT HAS THE AIR BAG LIGHT JUST FLASHING I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SUGGESTED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU I DON'T HAVE A ERROR CODE FOR YOU BUT IF YOU WOULD WANT MORE INFO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION…

Air Bags · received Dec 30, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11057688

The car turns off but i want complete service

Engine · received Feb 23, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10837683

2/21/21, turning on the ignition created a severely rough idle, the auto could not maintain "running status", a severe fuel odor ensued with blue-black smoke billowing out of the exhaust pipe. Towed to the nissan dealer in shingle springs, ca. Per the dealer evaluation: #2 fuel injector replacement…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 25, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10565859

I took my well-maintained, garaged 1999 infiniti i30 to the mechanic after noticing the handling getting sloppy and severe inner tire wear. Upon inspection, he informed me that the front core support (the box beam frame member that extends the width of the car and supports the radiator) was rusted…

Suspension · received Oct 7, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10547161

Other Infiniti I30 years

← 1998 I30 · 2000 I30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 I3012
2003 I3022
2002 I3022
2001 I30753
2000 I30500
1999260
1998 I30492
1997 I30201
1996 I30240

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Infiniti I30?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Infiniti I30?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.