Infiniti I30 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Infiniti I30 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2004 drew the fewest (1) and the 2001 the most (75).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 2 | Air bags | — | — |
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 2 | Engine | — | — |
| 2003 Among the fewest complaints |
2 | 2 | Engine | — | — |
| 1997 | 20 | 1 | Electrical system | — | 21 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 | Vehicle speed control | — | 21 |
| 1999 | 26 | 0 | Air bags | — | 21 |
| 1998 Among the most complaints |
49 | 2 | Air bags | — | 21 |
| 2000 Among the most complaints |
50 | 0 | Electrical system | — | 20 |
| 2001 Among the most complaints |
75 | 3 | Suspension | — | 20 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Infiniti I30 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2001 Infiniti I30: 75 complaints
Most-reported: Suspension 23 (31%); Vehicle speed control 12 (16%); Structure 11 (15%).
Reports mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 108,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2000 Infiniti I30: 50 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 13 (26%); Engine and engine cooling 8 (16%); Service brakes 8 (16%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 56,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1998 Infiniti I30: 49 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 20 (41%); Electrical system 10 (20%); Service brakes 6 (12%).
Reports mention 5 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 90,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Infiniti I30 years with the fewest complaints
2002 Infiniti I30: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 1 (50%); Visibility 1 (50%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
2003 Infiniti I30: 2 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 2 (100%); Electrical system 1 (50%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Infiniti I30 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 75 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 108,000 |
| 2000 | 50 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 56,000 |
| 1999 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 95,500 |
| 1998 | 49 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 1997 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Infiniti I30 recalls
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture (2001 model year; 1,090,569 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V287000)
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2003–2004 model years; 413,852 vehicles across all models; filed May 2016; 16V349000)
- Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode (2001–2004 model years; 307,962 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2020; 20V008000)
- NISSAN/ALTERNATOR (1997–1998 model years; 161,000 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2002; 02V171000)
- NISSAN/LOWER CONTROL ARM (2001–2002 model years; 90,500 vehicles across all models; filed May 2002; 02V146000)
All 6 Infiniti I30 recall campaigns · Infiniti I30 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Infiniti I30 years FAQ
Which Infiniti I30 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2004 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Infiniti I30 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2001, 2000 and 1998 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Infiniti I30 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (50 of 249 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Infiniti I30 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the Infiniti I30. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Infiniti I30 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.