Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | −90% | 2 | Airbag | Good |
| 2003 | 2 | −90% | 2 | Engine | Good |
| 2002 | 2 | −86% | 2 | Window & Wiper | Good |
| 2001 | 75 | 2.1× | 3 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2000 | 50 | 2.2× | — | Electrical | Avoid |
| 1999 | 26 | typical | — | Airbag | Average |
| 1998 | 49 | 2.1× | 2 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 1997 | 20 | −24% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 1996 | 24 | 1.3× | — | Acceleration | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median I30 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Infiniti I30 problems
Latest Infiniti I30 recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45, 2003-2004 Infiniti I35, 2006-2010 Infiniti M35 and M45, and 2007-2011 Nissan Versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2017. All owners should receive a second notice by May 15, 2017.
Air bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator May have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began July 29, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Infiniti I30 should you avoid?
2000, 1998 and 2001 — these years have the most complaints relative to other I30 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2000.
What is the best year for the Infiniti I30?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other I30 years at the same age, followed by 2004 and 2002. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Infiniti I30 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (50), electrical system (41) and engine & cooling (32). Airbag complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Infiniti I30 had?
6 recalls across 1996–2004. The model year with the most is 2001. See all Infiniti I30 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.