Infiniti J30 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Infiniti J30, across 7 model years (1995–2006). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Infiniti J30 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical J30 year: 1995, 1997. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 J30: 19 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 J30: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 J30: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Infiniti J30 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Infiniti J30 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 J30 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 J30 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2001 J30 | 1 | 0 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2000 J30 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 J30 | 11 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 J30 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 J30 | 19 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Infiniti J30 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (19), 1997 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical J30 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Infiniti J30?
Air Bags, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Infiniti J30 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.