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.

2
Total Recalls
181
Total Complaints
17
Total Crashes
13
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2001
Worst Year
1999
Best Year
54
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Infiniti I30 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2001WorstAvoid15961SuspensionFull report →
2000Avoid4234Electrical SystemFull report →
1999BestGood15Air BagsFull report →
1998Caution1301Air BagsFull report →
1997Caution1745Electrical SystemFull report →
1996Caution1833Air BagsFull report →

6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Infiniti I30 Problems

Air Bags
29
Electrical System
23
Suspension
18
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Engine And Engine Cooling
11
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
11
Structure
10
Power Train
8
Unknown Or Other
8
Steering
7
Fuel System / Gasoline
6
Visibility
6

Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

I30 Years to Avoid

2001 I30
59 complaints · 1 recalls · 6 crashes
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2000 I30
42 complaints · 0 recalls · 3 crashes
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1998 I30
30 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best I30 Years to Buy

1999 I30
15 complaints · 0 recalls
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1996 I30
18 complaints · 0 recalls
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1997 I30
17 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Infiniti I30 Problems by Year

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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?

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