Infiniti I30 Reliability by YearBest & worst years, problems & recalls — NHTSA data
Comparing used Infiniti I30 options? We analyzed 2 model years (2000–2001) using real NHTSA complaint and recall data so you can spot stronger years, avoid riskier ones, and know what to inspect before buying.
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Based on NHTSA complaint data, the Infiniti I30 has 132 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls across model years 2000–2001. The most reported issue area is SUSPENSION. 2001 drew the most complaints; 2000 drew the fewest.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- I30
- Model years analyzed
- 2000–2001 (2 years)
- Total NHTSA complaints
- 132
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Crash-related complaints
- 12
- Fire-related complaints
- 4
- Worst model year (by complaints)
- 2001 (79 complaints)
- Best model year (fewest complaints)
- 2000 (53 complaints)
- Top reported issue area
- SUSPENSION
- Reliability signal
- Below Average
By model year
Infiniti I30: which years to avoid & which to buy
Based on total NHTSA owner complaints per model year. Higher complaint counts indicate a riskier year to buy used — lower counts suggest a cleaner reliability record.
These years have the most owner complaints. Inspect carefully and always run a VIN check.
These years have the fewest owner complaints on record — lower risk starting points.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA NCAP crash test ratings
New Car Assessment ProgramNCAP crash tests measure how well a vehicle protects occupants in controlled frontal crash, side crash, and rollover scenarios. Stars are awarded per category (5 = safest). These laboratory results are independent of owner complaints and are performed by NHTSA engineers on new production vehicles.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings
What the complaint data suggests
Below AverageThe INFINITI I30 has 132 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. 12 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- 132 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 3 federal recall campaigns
- 12 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with elevated complaint rates.
Consult the by-year breakdown to identify model years with fewer reported issues.
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
Problems by model year (best vs. worst)
Source: NHTSA public complaints database. Updated: Sep 2026
Safety recalls
NHTSA safety recalls
3 recalls foundSafety recalls are mandatory repair campaigns ordered by NHTSA when a vehicle defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety. Manufacturers are required to fix recalled vehicles free of charge. Always verify open recalls before buying a used car.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data covers model years 2000–2001. Always run a VIN-specific check below for the most up-to-date open recall status.
Common problems
What goes wrong most often
The vehicle systems owners complain about most, ranked from all 132 NHTSA complaints — these are the areas to inspect first on a used car.
Owner complaints
NHTSA complaint reports
132 totalThese are consumer-submitted safety complaints filed directly with NHTSA. Each complaint describes a real owner's experience. Complaints flagged as crash-related or fire-related are highlighted.
WHILE WORKING UNDER MY CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE UNDER THE RADIATOR IS RUSTING BADLY AND CAN BE MOVED BY HAND. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND APPEARS TO BE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I CAME ACROSS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME MODEL OF NISSAN INFINITI. I FEEL THAT SINCE THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, THE COMPANY SHOULD WARN OWNERS AND RECALL THE VEHICLES FOR REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS. THIS IS PREMATURE RUSTING AND APPEARS TO BE VITAL TO THE ENGINE STABILITY AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION BUT I THINK THAT IS WHAT I HEAR RATTLING WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS.
DRIVE TO GAS STATION A MILE AWAY WAS A DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE, THE ISSUE I THOUGHT WAS A TIRE BLOWN OUT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICER UPON OCCURRENCE AND DETERMINED IT IS SUSPENSION DEFECT. RIGHT REAR AXLE IS WHERE THE LOUD GRINDING STARTED
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC FOR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE MECHANIC LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM BELTS BECAUSE THE SUPPORT BAR THAT HOLD THE ENGINE WAS SAGGING. THIS IS CALLED THE CROSS MEMBER. I LEARNED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER HAD RUSTED PREMATURELY. I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH EVERY I30 MODEL. INFINITI NEEDS TO HAVE THESE SUPPORT BARS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. PS. CROSS MEMBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF A CAR BEING THAT THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE ENGINE IN PLACE, NOT RUST PREMATURELY.
THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW, THE CAR THEN LOCKED UP, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE CAR SPED OUT OF CONTROL (POLICE ESTIMATED UP TO 70 MILES PER HOUR), THE CAR RAN INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! I WOKE UP SURROUNDED BY A CROWD OF PEOPLE. ALTHOUGH, I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
2000 INFINITI I30 WITH APPROX. 100K MILES. THE VEHICLE IS USED AS A SPARE AND IS GARAGE KEPT. WENT TO GET AN OIL/FILTER CHANGE AND FOUND THE FRAME UNDER THE RADIATOR IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS ACTUALLY SAGGING. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS PART OF THE FRAME SUPPORTS THE ENGINE MOUNT THAT'S LOCATED NEAR THE RADIATOR ALSO. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CONSIDERING THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. I GOT AN ESTIMATE OF APPROX. $1,000 TO REPLACE THE RUSTED PART OF THE FRAME. SEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THE VEHICLES BUILT ON THIS CHASSIS HAVE SIMILAR RUSTING FRAME ISSUES. *TR
I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 INFINITI I30 WITH 168,000 MILES . THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2009 THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT (FRONT CROSS FRAME TIE BAR) STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE CENTER OF THIS BOXED FRAME MEMBER. PORTIONS OF THE TOP AND FRONT SIDE OF THIS FRAME MEMBER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY SOME TIME IN 2011. THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM AND HORN ARE FASTENED TO A VERTICAL STEEL SUPPORT THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRONT OF THIS FRAME MEMBER, JUST LEFT OF THE RUST PERFORATION. I INTEND TO DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS IF THIS DOES NOT BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, . I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FRONT FRAME TIE BAR REPAIRED IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID FUTURE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (IE. HOOD POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND/OR UNSTABLE FRONT END CONTROL). THIS RUST PERFORATION MORE THAN LIKELY LESSENS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CAR IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM ON VARIOUS NISSAN AUTOS. EVEN IF NISSAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE AUTOS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR, THEY SHOULD AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FIXES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY THE OWNER. *TR
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WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL, WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELS AFTER A TURN, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF BRIEFLY THEN COME BACK ON. AN ONLINE SEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THE 2000-2003 NISSAN MAXIMA AND INFINITI I30 IS AFFECTED BY THIS. *TR
PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. HAD TO BACK UP TO GET ALIGNED. VEHICLE WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SHIFTED FROM R THROUGH N TO D. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT VERY HIGH RPMS. RIGHT FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PUT HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED TO N AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE OVER THE CURB AND ABOUT 3 FT ONTO THE SIDEWALK. TOTAL DISTANCE MOVED, APPROX 6 FT. PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND PARKED. DROVE HOME AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND THE COMPUTER RECORDED NO INCIDENT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO INFINITI HEADQUARTERS AND THEY ARE TO FOLLOWUP. I CONSIDER THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FULLY RESOLVED. *TR
I'M HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY INFINITI 2000 I30 THE ENGINE LIGHT COME. I HAD A TUNE-UP THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE SIX IGNITION COIL AND THE CRANK SENSOR FIX, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL COME ON. I WANT TO KNOW DID YOUR HAVE A RECALL ON THE 2000 I30. EVERYBODY I TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AND PLUS I READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS. *TR
I'M HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY INFINITI 2000 I30 THE ENGINE LIGHT COME. I HAD A TUNE-UP THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE SIX IGNITION COIL AND THE CRANK SENSOR FIX, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL COME ON. I WANT TO KNOW DID YOUR HAVE A RECALL ON THE 2000 I30. EVERYBODY I TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AND PLUS I READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ABOVE. IN ADDITION, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
VEHICLE: 2000 INFINITI I30T HAS A RECURRING ENGINE CODE P0420 SINCE 74,000 MILES. FOUND OUT RECENTLY THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. REFERENCE #ITB00-054A. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM INFINITI CORP. ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE SERVICE BULLETIN THAT OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2004. IT IS WRONG FOR INFINITI NOT TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO DRIVABILITY PROBLEM, BUT I WILL NOT PASS CALIFORNIA SMOG TEST IF THE ENGINE COME ON DURING THIS TIME. INFINITI CORPORATION SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING ANY LABOR OR PARTS. PARTS ARE @ LEAST $800.00 WITHOUT LABOR!!! *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTED THE FRAME WAS RUSTING AND COULD POSSIBLY DROP THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
THE CAR JUST START SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE, AND NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON. *TR
# 10185644/04/02/07 RE; TSB WARNINGS ARE: UNDER THE ORDINANCE, RULES, ARTICLES, AND/OR REGULATIONS OF OUR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND MONITORING AND/OR CONTROL' {?}, (LOCAL, STATE, AND/OR FEDERAL), AND NOT: NISSAN-NORTH AMERICA INFINITI! THAT WAS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA P.O. BOX 685003 FRANKLIN, TN 37067-5003 A DIVISION OF NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.'! THE: A. TSB WARNING DATE IS, SEPT 06, 2001-THUR.! B. REPORTED AND DOCUMENTED INCIDENT DATE: JUNE 27TH, 2002-THUR.! C. A TEN MONTH, (10), SPAN LAPSE BETWEEN EXPIRATION DATE OF, SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR. AND JUNE 27TH, 2002, THUR' S EXPIRATION DATE OF SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR'! C. HOW CAN THIS BE, AND UNDER WHAT AND/OR WHO' S AUTHORITY? D. IS THIS EXPIRATION DATE DOCUMENTED ANYWHERE IN YOUR FILES, AND/OR ANY ONE ELSE' S FILES? E. WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXPIRE, 'TSB' WARNINGS SO SOON AFTER THE INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED? F. WHAT ARE AND WHO HAS THE PROPER GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES FOR SUCH? G. WERE THEY ADHERED TO AND/OR DOCUMENTED UNDER THE FILE NUMBERS: #621-552-5, # 5746-424 & #10185644, ADMINISTERED BY, #NHTSA, AND/OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY? H. IF YES, PLEASE SEND ME THE WRITTEN FORM (S) DOCUMENTING SUCH! (1). THE ABOVE IS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR. BY: KIM CORLEY OF: NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED BY NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED! DECISION WAS RELAYED TO ME BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST UNDER: FILE NUMBER (S): # 621-552-5 //5746-424// #NHTSA// #10185644. *TR
DEAR NHTSA: I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TIRE : BRIDGESTONE RE 92 225/50VR17. THESE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL TIRES FROM MY VEHICLE: 2000 INFINITI I30I HERE IS MY COMPLIANT: ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO I DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT THAT ONE OF MY TIRE HAD A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. BRIDGESTONE WAS AT THE TIME KIND ENOUGH TO REPLACE THAT TIRE FOR FREE. HOWEVER, NOW I FIND OUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES ARE DOING THE SAME THING. I TRIED CALLING THE FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, BUT MANAGER (NAME ROGER FROM PORTLAND. OR) SAID THESE TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE NEVER ABUSED IN ANYWAY. THE CAR IS ALWAYS PARK IN THE GARAGE WHEN POSSIBLE. NO ALIGNMENT PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. YES, I KNOW THESE TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AFTER 5 YEARS, BUT THESE TIRES SHOULDN'T SEPARATE WHEN THERE ARE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT. IN ADDITION, THESE TIRES ARE CONSIDERED HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES COSTING ABOUT $175 PER TIRE. PLEASE FIND OUT IF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THESE TIRES HAD A BLOWOUT. THANK YOU. SINCERELY, MICHAEL *TR
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT A SENSOR OR A COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE REPAIRS. THERE WAS ANOTHER OCCURRENCE APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS LATER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE COIL PACK. THREE MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROUGH IDLE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO IMPROVE IDLING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES "SES" TSB OR RECALL INFORMATION WAS HIDDEN FROM CONSUMER AND DENIED OF SUCH. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED VARIOUS INVOICES OF DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, THE WINSHIELD WIPER INSERTS WERE REPLACED, THE DRIVE BELTS WERE WORN AND CRACKED , THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FELT STIFF, THE 02 OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED UPDATE 4/25/07*TR
RE: INFINITI SERVICE BULLETIN DATED SEPTEMBER 06, 2001-THUR. CLASSIFICATION EC01-024/REF: ITB-052 PURCHASED MY INFINITI 130-2000, ON DEC.04TH, 1999-MON., NEW FIRST COMPLAINT TO DEALER ON: JUNE 27TH, 2002-THUR., OBD-DIAGNOSIS, EXCESSIVE HIGH-VOLTAGE, [DIAGNOSED BY INFINITI DEALER!] MY DEFECTIVE-IGNITION-SIX-COIL-PACK, [ETC], WAS REPLACED ON 02/09/06! HOWEVER, IN JUNE, 2007, MY WIFE BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION, ''PROGRESSIVE-IGNITION-ROUGH-IDLING! {DOES THIS DELIVER EXCESSIVE CARBON INTO THE ENVIRONMENT ?}. THE LATEST ''OBD'' WAS PERFORMED ON 03/13/2007-TUE., (BOTH NISSAN AND INFINITI AUTO TECHNICIANS, STATED , IDLING CANNOT BE IMPROVED!} I AM QUESTIONING, CAUSE AND AFFECT FOR THE EVENTUAL, PROGRESSIVE-ROUGH-IDLING OF MY VEHICLE! WITH AN OBD-DIAGNOSIS OF , {EXCESSIVE-IGNITION-HIGH-VOLTAGE}, OVER A 21-MOS., EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, WHAT DOES IT DO TO THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION COIL (S) SYSTEM, ETC AND THE ''DTC P1320, TO INCLUDE, {FROM: 12/04/99 THRU 09/06/01--21-MOS AND OR 16,068 MILES? DOES IT AFFECT THE IGNITION-SIX- COIL-PACK? I HAVE A TOTAL OF 13 DOCUMENTED SHOP WORK ORDERS, [INVOICES?], AND APPROXIMATELY $1,500.00+ OF OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, DUE TO THE ''DEFECTIVE IGNITION COIL (S ), ETC.! INFINITI I30 FEDERAL EMISSION DEFECT WARRANTY: 72,000 MILES OR 84 MONTHS!
2000 INFINITY I30T : FROM FORUMS ON INTERNET, IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THIS MODEL. THERE IS A CODE P0420 THAT INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE BANK 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTER. INFINITY STATES THAT BECAUSE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS ENCLOSED IN A "FRONT TUBE ASSEMBLY", IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 80,000 MILE WARRANTY. I HAVE REPLACED THE REAR CAT, O2 SENSORS, MASS AIR SENSOR AND ENGINE COILS. THE P0420 CODE WAS ALSO WORKED ON BEFORE WE OWNED THE CAR AT 29,000 MILES. *NM
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION 5 TIMES OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS WHEN STOPPING, USUALLY WHEN GOING DOWNHILL. HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. FOR THE FIRST THREE INCIDENTS JUST STOMPING ON THE BRAKE SUFFICED TO GET THE ENGINE TO STOP RACING. THE LAST TWO INCIDENTS, IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS, WERE (1) IN A PARKING LOT WHEN GOING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE TO DRIVE TO MANEUVER INTO A PARKING SPOT AND (2) AT A STOP LIGHT. IN THE PARKING LOT, TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON STOPPED THE RACING. THIS LAST INCIDENT WAS THE MOST SERIOUS. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED ~15 SECONDS, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE ENGINE RACED AGAIN. TURNED IT OFF AGAIN, WAITED ABOUT A MINUTE, ALL WAS OK. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY REASON FOR THESE FAILURES. *NM
Showing 20 of 132 total NHTSA complaints. Source: NHTSA Complaints Database
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These pages show model-year patterns across 2 years. Enter a VIN to verify the exact vehicle's accident history, title brands, odometer records, and open recall status before purchase.
The basics
How to read this data
Complaints, recalls, investigations — here’s what each number actually tells you about a used Infiniti I30, in plain English.
What is an NHTSA Complaint?
An NHTSA safety complaint is a report filed directly by a vehicle owner or driver describing a safety-related issue. Anyone can submit a complaint at NHTSA.gov. The number of complaints is a signal of how common a problem is — but complaints per model-year matter more than raw totals, since popular vehicles naturally receive more reports. The Infiniti I30 has 132 complaints on record across 2 model years.
What is a Safety Recall?
A safety recall is a mandatory campaign issued by NHTSA when a vehicle component poses an unreasonable risk to safety or does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Unlike complaints (which are owner-reported), recalls are formally investigated and confirmed by regulators. Manufacturers must fix recalled vehicles free of charge. The Infiniti I30 has 3 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database.
What Are Crash Complaints?
Crash complaints are NHTSA filings where the owner indicates a crash occurred as part of the incident. 12 of the Infiniti I30's 132 complaints involved a crash. This metric is particularly important because it indicates how often defects resulted in actual collisions — a key safety signal beyond general reliability.
How Is the Reliability Verdict Calculated?
The reliability verdict (Below Average) is generated by analyzing the vehicle's total complaints, recall history, crash complaint ratio, fire complaint ratio, and top component failures relative to class averages. This verdict gives buyers a quick interpretation before they review year-level details and VIN-level history. It should be treated as one decision input, not a substitute for a VIN-specific report.
Why Do Newer Years Have Fewer Complaints?
Newer model years appear to have fewer complaints because there has been less time for owners to file them. Complaints accumulate over years of ownership. A 2020 model year vehicle will typically show fewer complaints than a 2015 model year even if it is less reliable — simply because fewer owners have had time to report issues. Focus on complaints per year of market presence when comparing across model years.
Fleet Data vs. Individual VIN
Everything on this page reflects aggregated data across all Infiniti I30 vehicles on the road — not any specific car. Two Infiniti I30 vehicles of the same year can have very different histories: one may have been in three accidents and have an open recall; another may be clean. A VIN check gives you the individual car's history: accidents, title brands, odometer records, service history, and real-time recall status.
What Are NHTSA Investigations?
When NHTSA receives a pattern of related safety complaints, it opens a formal investigation. A Preliminary Evaluation (PE) is the first stage — NHTSA determines if a safety defect may exist. If evidence is strong, it escalates to an Engineering Analysis (EA), which can result in a mandatory recall. The Infiniti I30 has 0 investigations on record (0 active). Investigations listed above may have already led to the recalls shown on this page.
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Infiniti I30 reliability — frequently asked questions
Is the Infiniti I30 reliable?
Below Average. The Infiniti I30 has 132 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns across model years. A commonly reported issue area is SUSPENSION. Use year-level data as a pattern guide, then verify the exact car with a VIN check before purchase.
Which Infiniti I30 years to avoid?
Years with the most NHTSA complaints: 2001 (79 complaints), 2000 (53 complaints). Use these years as a shortlist for deeper inspection, and always run a VIN check on the exact vehicle before purchase.
What are the most common Infiniti I30 problems?
Top reported issues: SUSPENSION (29 complaints); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20 complaints); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (17 complaints).
Does the Infiniti I30 have recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the Infiniti I30. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.