1996 Infiniti J30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other J30 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Infiniti J30. That ranks 3rd out of 7 J30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 181,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Infiniti J30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 181,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Infiniti J30 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Infiniti J30.
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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.
Dt: contact stated vehicle caught on fire while driving 60 mph. The tow company and the fire department told contact it was an electrical fire. The car burnt completely. She bought the car from an individual , and hasn't talked to the manufacturer. There were no injuries. The fire dept. Was called…
The exhaust manifolds crack from what i believe to be a design flaw. Which could lead to a engine compartment fire. Infiniti knows of the problem. They have superseded the part with a new part. The cost for the new manifolds are $1200.00. Not only did they make faulty manifolds that have the…
During acceleration the vehicle seems to stall anytime consumer tries to switch to a left lane on the highway, vehicle feels like it automatically switches to neutral then back to drive. Nlm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Infiniti J30?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Infiniti J30?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.