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Infiniti I30 Problems

The Infiniti I30 was a mid-size luxury sedan produced from 1996 to 2001. With 690 complaints on record, this premium sedan showed reliability concerns, particularly in airbag systems and electrical components. The 2000 and 2001 model years accumulated the highest complaint counts, while suspension and brake issues were also commonly reported.

690
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
9
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2001
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2002 2003 2004

Common Problem Categories

Air Bags 106
Electrical System 88
Suspension 66
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56
Vehicle Speed Control 52

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2004 2 2 0 0 Good
2003 6 2 0 0 Good
2002 4 1 0 0 Good
2001 216 2 18 10 Avoid
2000 150 0 18 2 Below Average
1999 72 0 8 12 Average
1998 122 0 14 12 Below Average
1997 56 0 10 2 Average
1996 62 0 8 0 Average

Infiniti I30 Years to Avoid

2001, 2000, 1998

Best Infiniti I30 Years

2004, 2002, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Infiniti I30?

The most frequently reported issues include airbag system malfunctions, electrical system failures, suspension problems, hydraulic brake issues, and vehicle speed control concerns.

Which Infiniti I30 years should I avoid?

The 2001 model year should be avoided as it has the highest complaint count with 216 reported issues. The 2000 and 1998 models are also problematic with 150 and 122 complaints respectively.

Is the Infiniti I30 reliable?

The I30 has mixed reliability. Later model years from 2000-2001 show more issues, while earlier models and the successor I35 demonstrate better reliability.

What is the best year for a used Infiniti I30?

The 1997 model year has 56 complaints, making it one of the better options. The earlier 1996 model also shows acceptable reliability with 62 complaints.