2001 Infiniti I30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I30 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Infiniti I30. That is the most of any I30 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (23 complaints, 31%), typically at around 114,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 75owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23 | 31% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 16% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 15% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 11% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 8% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 5% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 164,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Infiniti I30 recalls (3)
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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Air bags
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Risk: This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In the last 2 months I have had the front passenger tire blow out 3 times. After this last tire repair the car started to shake, vibrate and make a knocking noise while driving. When driving faster the steering wheel would jerk me almost offthe road. It was so bad I pulled over and when I looked at…
I recently took my car in for a regular smog check, and the technician reported that there is 1 open recall for my vehicle. I called and made an appointment with infiniti of roseville. Brought my vehicle in and the tech told me theres no need to replace the affected parts being as the car has 202k…
Tl* takata air bag recall. The contact's husband owned a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that while her daughter was in line at a drive thru, a smell emitted throughout the vehicle without warning. As the burning smell progressed, she also saw white smoke coming from the rear end of the…
There is vibration and a clunking noise when turning. It is hard to steer straight on road. The rear suspension including it's parts have failed making it impossible to properly align the vehicle. This has caused the front suspension to degenerate considerably causing persistant vibration and a…
Takers recall wheel jerks to either right or left and causes care to jerk to either side i was going 55 to 60 miles per hour and it almost threw me completely off the road and another time it jerked me towards a car coming head on at me.
Other Infiniti I30 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 I30 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 75 | 3 |
| 2000 I30 | 50 | 0 |
| 1999 I30 | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 I30 | 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 2001 Infiniti I30?
Owners most often report suspension, vehicle speed control, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Infiniti I30?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.