1997 Infiniti I30: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2002
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While fueling the vehicle, the bracket that held the fuel filler neck became corroded. The contact stated that fuel spilled out after fueling the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bracket and the fuel filler neck needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2015
“The car stalled, needed towing to firestone in elgin. They say it's alternator. This will be third change of the alternator for this vehicle in 4 years period. Battery has been changed about 3 months ago, when the car stalled previously. Yesterday I called infiniti, got a bit of a run around by them telling me to call nissan, who told me to call infiniti. Infiniti told me my VIN number is not included in the recall, and there's nothing they can help me with. *kb”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. After driving onto the side of the road fumes began to come from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure and current mileage was approximately 96,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2011
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. As of december 20, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The driver sustained bruises to the right side of her body. Updated 01/24/08. *lj updated”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2007
“On feburary 20,2007 my mom's leftt front tire blew out, causing vehicle to ram the guard rail and the rear tire to blow out, pushing the car up an embankment. She was taken to military hospital for treatment.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2007
“The alternator has produced an electrical short. As a result the vehicle stalled out while driving 20 mph. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle VIN number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2004
“Consumer stated vehicle was having the same problem as stated in recall on the alternator. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Recall number unknown.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2003
“Rear brake hum at low speed, mainly when accelerating from full stop. Both rear rotors replaced and pads replaced, still occurs. Occasional grinding from driver's rear brake - mechanic cannot solve problem despite frequent brake part replacements. Dealer cannot find problem either. *la”Owner report · Equipment · Mar 2003
“The chrome "plated" (they are really plastic covers) inside door handle on the passenger side has prematurely worn off, leaving extremely sharp shards on the inside of the handle. When an unsuspecting passenger opens the door without caution, a severe laceration of the hand cam occur. Very dangerous, this has happened in my i30 on three different occasions in spite of my warnings to passengers. *nlm”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2001
“The seatbelt retractor is slow when closing the door metal part. The problem started two to three months ag0. Dealership is aware of the problem. The metal has a whole in the plastic of seat. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1997 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1997 Infiniti I30 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1997 Infiniti I30. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 1997 Infiniti I30 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.