1995 Infiniti J30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 1, 2015 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other J30 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Infiniti J30. That is the most of any J30 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 16%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Infiniti J30
Infiniti J30 photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Infiniti J30 problems

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

Air Bags3
Visibility3 · ~131,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Seats2
Suspension2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power Train1 · ~131,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags316%———
Visibility316%131,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline211%———
Seats211%———
Suspension211%———
Vehicle Speed Control211%———
Electrical System15%———
Equipment15%———
Latches/locks/linkages15%———
Power Train15%131,000——
Seat Belts15%———
Tires15%———
Wheels15%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 4 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 1199611997: 2199721998: 2199821999: 4199942000: 1200012002: 2200222003: 1200312004: 3200432009: 1200912015: 120151

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Infiniti J30 recalls (1)

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Seat belts:front:anchorageMay 9, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V083000 · 79,000 vehicles

Problem: A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device is triggered.

Risk: A fire can occur in the passenger compartment of these vehicles.

Fix: Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated.

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.

2 vehicles involved with futura brand tires bought @ pep boys store# 165 with multiple incident dates. On 4/28/2006 bought 8 tires for 2 autos, 2001 vw jetta - p205/65r15 futura touring hr & 1995 infiniti j30t - p215/60r15 futura plus touring hr. While hwy driving one day in j30, vehicle suddenly…

Tires · received May 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10714022

Driver door won't open when inlocked. *tr

Latches/locks/linkages · received Jan 19, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10255542

Continous problems with electrical system. Sun roof and power windows. Headlamp relay was fixed in 10/2002 and has already malfunctioned.*ak

Electrical System · received Oct 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10095743

When turning the vehicle to the right after the engine is warm, the driver's seat automatically reclines. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer does not know the cause but believes a switch is worn or faulty. *ak

Seats · received Sep 4, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10090414

While driving at any speed and turning corners vehicle felt like it would flip over. A mechanic determined that the heater core needed to be replaced. Also, consumer was having problems with the transmission slipping. *ak

Visibility · received Jun 17, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10079443

Other Infiniti J30 years

1996 J30 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 J3010
2002 J3010
2001 J3010
2000 J3010
1997 J30110
1996 J3030
1995191

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Infiniti J30?

Owners most often report air bags, visibility, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Infiniti J30?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Infiniti J30 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other J30 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.