Most common 1996 Infiniti I30 problems
Share of the 24 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Infiniti I30 complaints by model year
Best I30 years: 2003, 2004, 2002. Years to avoid: 2000, 1998, 2001. Compare all years →
What 1996 Infiniti I30 owners say
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 Infiniti I30. While driving 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, it failed to deactivate. Prior to the failure, the contact would depress the cruise control button to deactivate the feature. Currently, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to deactivate the cruise control. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Also, the contact was unable to turn the ignition switch unless he turned and held the steering wheel before turning the key in the ignition. The contact called cardinale Nissan (located at 1661 del monte blvd, seaside, ca 93955, [phone]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,141.
Had started to slow down when vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. Before taking off engine was revving. Owner had no control. Vehicle hit another vehicle parked in parking lot. Before taking vehicle to dealership, vehicle was at body shop.
Wheels & tires
Dunlop tire failed while driving at high speeds. Consumer was able to get assistance before blowout. Dealer advised that tire was defective and would have blown out if driven further.
Air bags
While driving on a clear day, no wet road, etc., on Saturday September 4, 2004, my 1996 Infiniti I30 mysteriously went out of control, went into a slide, crossed a two lane highway, went down an enbankment, flipped over, and crashed top-first into a tree; driving the roof into the driver's seat. The airbags never did empoly. The investigating officer did not issue a citation since he could not determine the cause for the car going out of control. I was checked for sobriety, etc. And it was determined that I was not impaired. All tires were in excellent condition, there was not a tire blowout. The front was aligned about 6 months ago. The tires were recently rotated and balanced. The right front tire was replaced at that time because the tire had a slight indentation due to possibly hitting a side walk curve.
During impact at 20-25 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed, causing consumer to sustain burns to the face area. Consumer states that the violent deployment of the air bag has caused neck pain, consumer has to take medication and wear a brace, also May need laser surgery.
1996 Infiniti I30 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 24 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Infiniti I30 a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1996 I30 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the I30 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Infiniti I30?
The speed control & acceleration — 5 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (4) and air bags (3).
How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti I30 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Infiniti I30. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti I30?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2004 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1998 and 2001. See the full Infiniti I30 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1996 Infiniti I30 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 137,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.