Infiniti I30 Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Infiniti I30 model year (1996–2001) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Infiniti I30 Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 59 complaints
1 reported injury
Top issue: SUSPENSION
Problem score: 70
0 recalls · 42 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 50
1 recall · 30 complaints
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 33
Best Infiniti I30 Years to Buy
0 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 15
0 recalls · 18 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Problem score: 24
1 recall · 17 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Problem score: 30
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Infiniti I30 — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 59 | 1 | — | 70 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 0 | 42 | 4 | — | 50 | Avoid |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 1998 | 1 | 30 | — | — | 33 | Caution |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 30 | Caution |
| 1996 | 0 | 18 | 3 | — | 24 | Good |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Infiniti I30 Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder I30 models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year I30 should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2001 Infiniti I30 if possible. It has 3 recalls, 59 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 70 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year I30 to buy?+
The 1999 Infiniti I30 is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 15. It has only 0 recalls and 15 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which I30 has the fewest problems?+
The 1999, 1996, 1997 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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