2000 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2018 · 50 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other I30 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Infiniti I30. That ranks 2nd out of 9 I30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 26%), typically at around 16,068 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 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 2000 Infiniti I30 problems

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

Electrical System13 · ~16,068 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling8 · ~31,726 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~22,034 mi
Exterior Lighting5 · ~6,900 mi
Structure5 · ~170,000 mi
Suspension5 · ~108,134 mi
Vehicle Speed Control5 · ~80,600 mi
Air Bags4 · ~130,500 mi
Power Train4 · ~67,140 mi
Unknown or Other4 · ~39,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1326%16,068——
Engine and Engine Cooling816%31,726——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic714%22,034——
Exterior Lighting510%6,900——
Structure510%170,000——
Suspension510%108,134——
Vehicle Speed Control510%80,600——
Air Bags48%130,500——
Power Train48%67,140——
Unknown or Other48%39,000——
Visibility36%16,068——
Steering24%200,100——
Tires24%60,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)12%16,068——
Engine12%67,140——
Interior Lighting12%56,000——
Service Brakes, Air12%15,281——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 7 complaints
2000: 5200052001: 332002: 6200262003: 222004: 2200422005: 772006: 6200662007: 332008: 2200822009: 112010: 1201012011: 222012: 4201242013: 222015: 1201512016: 222018: 120181

n = 50 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Infiniti I30 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

While working under my car, i noticed that the support structure under the radiator is rusting badly and can be moved by hand. This is not safe and appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. I came across similar complaints about the same model of nissan infiniti. I feel that since this is…

Structure · received Feb 1, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11066211

Drive to gas station a mile away was a dangerous experience, the issue i thought was a tire blown out has been inspected by local police officer upon occurrence and determined it is suspension defect. Right rear axle is where the loud grinding started

Steering · received Jun 27, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10876737

I took my car to the mechanic for a loud noise coming from the hood. The mechanic later found out that the noise was coming from belts because the support bar that hold the engine was sagging. This is called the cross member. I learned that the cross member had rusted prematurely. I have also…

Structure · received Jan 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10818285

The passenger front tire blew, the car then locked up, the steering wheel locked up, the car sped out of control (police estimated up to 70 miles per hour), the car ran into a brick building. The air bags did not deploy! I woke up surrounded by a crowd of people. Although, i pressed the brakes to…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Aug 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10747285

2000 infiniti i30 with approx. 100k miles. The vehicle is used as a spare and is garage kept. Went to get an oil/filter change and found the frame under the radiator is completely rusted and is actually sagging. It looks like this part of the frame supports the engine mount that's located near the…

Structure · received Apr 21, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10508963

Other Infiniti I30 years

← 1999 I30 · 2001 I30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 I3012
2003 I3022
2002 I3022
2001 I30753
2000500
1999 I30260
1998 I30492
1997 I30201
1996 I30240

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Infiniti I30?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Infiniti I30?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.