Infiniti I30 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Infiniti I30 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001Worst | Avoid | 1 | 59 | 6 | 1 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2000 | Avoid | — | 42 | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1999Best | Good | — | 15 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1998 | Caution | 1 | 30 | 1 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1997 | Caution | — | 17 | 4 | 5 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1996 | Caution | — | 18 | 3 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti I30 Reliability
What year I30 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2001 Infiniti I30 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 59 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2001 report for specific defects.
Is the Infiniti I30 reliable?
The Infiniti I30 has accumulated 181 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1999 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used I30.
What are the most common I30 problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (29 reports), Electrical System (23 reports), Suspension (18 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (15 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my I30 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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