1997 Infiniti J30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other J30 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Infiniti J30. That ranks 2nd out of 7 J30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 9% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Infiniti J30 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Infiniti J30.
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.
The rear passenger door stopped working , a month later the rear drivers door stopped working, 2 weeks later the drivers door stopped working on my 1997 infiniti j30 (which i purchased new, only 107,000 miles on it).now the only door that works is the front passenger door. There are no blown fuses…
While driving 65 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and none of the six air bags deployed upon impact. The passenger sustained bruising and lower back pain. Please provide additional information. *jb
The plastic harness retainer latch for the child safety seat broke off while the child was in the seat. Manufacturer was informed of the problem and wanted to remedy the problem, but the consumer did not trust this particular seat anymore. *ak
While making a left turn out of a business onto highway 59 south , into oncoming traffic. It was raining, i had turned on my turn signal and i was turning on my wipers, as i turned my my windsheild wiper the knob caught inside my steering wheel locking me from turning. I had oncoming traffic coming…
Fuel injectors were bad, they leaked quite a bit of fuel.contacted dealer, and dealer said it should just be flushed. But, when taken to a independent mechanic,mechanic informed consumer that it was bad. On raining days it would get worse. From time to time vehicle will not turn on. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Infiniti J30?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Infiniti J30?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.