2000 Infiniti I30 Problems
The 2000 Infiniti I30 has 53 NHTSA complaints and no recalls, with electrical faults leading reported issues. Based on 53 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2000 Infiniti I30 has 53 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2000 Infiniti I30 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2000 Infiniti I30.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2000 Infiniti I30 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
INFINITI I30 2000 model year has 53 NHTSA complaints, with electrical faults (14) and engine problems (9) most reported. No recalls exist. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Infiniti
- Model
- I30
- Model year
- 2000
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 53
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2000 Infiniti I30 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2000 Infiniti I30?
The 2000 Infiniti I30 may be worth considering if priced low and thoroughly inspected, but the electrical and engine complaint counts warrant caution. Without recalls, pre-purchase inspection is critical.
Electrical faults and engine problems are the top reported issues, which can lead to costly repairs and potential safety hazards if neglected.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers willing to invest in pre-purchase inspection and potential repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free, low-maintenance vehicle should avoid this year due to elevated complaint counts.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2000 Infiniti I30
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical system for faults in wiring, alternator, and battery.
- Check engine for unusual noises, leaks, and check engine light history.
- Test brakes for pulsation, noise, and pedal feel.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical system for faults.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and brake repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2000 Infiniti I30 shows a low-confidence pattern of electrical faults (14 complaints), engine problems (9), and brake system issues (8). With no recalls and only 5 crash-related complaints, the data suggests moderate reliability concerns but limited safety signals. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With only one model year analyzed, no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: Zero recalls mean no mandatory safety fixes, so buyers must rely on service history and inspection.
- Electrical faults account for 14 of 53 total complaints.
- Engine problems total 9 complaints.
- Brake system issues total 8 complaints.
- Electrical Faults (14 complaints)
- Engine Problems (9 complaints)
- Brake System (8 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2000 Infiniti I30 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Infiniti I30. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Infiniti I30. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 FEE…
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…
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 PRE…
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 TH…
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 …
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…
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 PR…
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 PR…
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 THA…
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 BULLET…
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 UNAV…
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 WA…
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. …
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 REPLAC…
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-VOLTA…
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…
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) …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Infiniti I30.
Safety recalls
2000 Infiniti I30 recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Infiniti I30. Zero recalls mean no mandatory safety fixes, so buyers must rely on service history and inspection. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2000 Infiniti I30 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2000 Infiniti I30 reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 53 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2000 Infiniti I30 may be worth considering if priced low and thoroughly inspected, but the electrical and engine complaint counts warrant caution. Without recalls, pre-purchase inspection is critical. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Infiniti I30?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (14 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (9 complaints). #3: Brake System (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Infiniti I30?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Infiniti I30?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2000 Infiniti I30, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 53 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2000 Infiniti I30 in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2000 Infiniti I30?▾
The 2000 Infiniti I30 may be worth considering if priced low and thoroughly inspected, but the electrical and engine complaint counts warrant caution. Without recalls, pre-purchase inspection is critical. Electrical faults and engine problems are the top reported issues, which can lead to costly repairs and potential safety hazards if neglected. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti I30 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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