Infiniti J30 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.

3
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
6
Total Crashes
10
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1994
Worst Year
1996
Best Year
50
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Infiniti J30 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1997Caution811Electrical SystemFull report →
1996BestGood3Electrical SystemFull report →
1995Caution1611Air BagsFull report →
1994WorstAvoid11545Air BagsFull report →
1993Avoid1143Engine And Engine CoolingFull report →

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

Most Common Infiniti J30 Problems

Air Bags
10
Electrical System
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
4
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
3
Vehicle Speed Control
3
Visibility
3
Fuel System / Gasoline
2
Power Train
2
Equipment
2
Structure
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2

Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

J30 Years to Avoid

1994 J30
15 complaints · 1 recalls · 4 crashes
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1993 J30
14 complaints · 1 recalls
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1995 J30
6 complaints · 1 recalls · 1 crashes
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best J30 Years to Buy

1996 J30
3 complaints · 0 recalls
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1997 J30
8 complaints · 0 recalls
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1995 J30
6 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Infiniti J30 Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Infiniti J30 Reliability

What year J30 has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1994 Infiniti J30 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 15 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1994 report for specific defects.

Is the Infiniti J30 reliable?

The Infiniti J30 has accumulated 46 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1996 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used J30.

What are the most common J30 problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (10 reports), Electrical System (5 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (3 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my J30 has an open recall?

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