Infiniti J30 Problems by Year

We compared every Infiniti J30 model year from 1995–1997 using 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No J30 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
30complaints
1recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

199519971911
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti J30. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
199711——AccelerationLimited data
199519—1AirbagLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median J30 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Infiniti J30 problems

  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 1997
    517%
  • Air bagsworst: 1995
    413%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1997
    413%
  • Suspensionworst: 1995
    310%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1995
    310%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1995
    27%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1995
    27%
  • Seatsworst: 1995
    27%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1995
    27%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 1995
    27%
  • Seat beltsworst: 1995
    13%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1995
    13%
  • Steeringworst: 1997
    13%
  • Other / not specified
    13%
  • Body & structureworst: 1997
    13%

Latest Infiniti J30 recalls

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 96V-083 · May 9, 1996 · 79,000 vehicles

A harness connector protector located near the seat belt pre-tensioner can ignite due to the proximity to the combustion gas generated by the pre-tensioner when the device is triggered.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector protectors with ones having sufficient resistance to the combustion gas of the pre-tensioners when activated.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Infiniti J30 should you avoid?

None of the Infiniti J30 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Infiniti J30 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the speed control & acceleration (5), air bags (4) and electrical system (4). Acceleration complaints peak in the 1997 model year.

How many recalls has the Infiniti J30 had?

1 recall across 1995–1997. The model year with the most is 1995.

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.