1999 Infiniti I30: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
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0
recalls
26
owner complaints
4
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaigns4 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 26 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)13 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)3 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)2 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2 complaints
Seats1 complaint
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)1 complaint
“The 'Air Bag' light stays on at all times. Its been like this for over 10 years. I've called my local Infiniti dealer, they said they cannot replace the Takata airbag until NHTSA identifies this model in a national recall. I'm afraid the airbag may not properly deploy or deploy inadvertently, and cause serious injury or death of driver or occupants. Please do the right thing and add the 1999 Infiniti I-30 to recall list. Thanks ðð¼”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2023
“TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A INFINITI I30T IT HAS THE AIR BAG LIGHT JUST FLASHING I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SUGGESTED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU I DON'T HAVE A ERROR CODE FOR YOU BUT IF YOU WOULD WANT MORE INFO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2016
“Reclined drivers seat which activated "air bag" warning light continuously flashing. This is a serious safety flaw which needs to be fixed by the manufacturer. Unknown whether air bag still works and very bright flashing indicator causes serious distraction while driving especially at night. Numerous reports that this is a common problem on nissan maxima and infiniti i30. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2011
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“I'm the second owner of a 1999 infiniti i30. I've been dealing with the airbag light several times. I'm concern that one day the will pop and hurt me or my family. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 infiniti i30. The contact was driving when he noticed smoking emitting from the hood into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the diode ignited, causing a fire in the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated his vehicle was not included in recall 99v129000 (electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2010
“Car was driven short distance (approx. 2 miles), parked and turned off. Within 2-5 minutes I had to put something in car and noticed smoke flowing out of grill area, and popped the hood, and noticed orange flame in alternator. Fire dept. Was called to scene, and a report is available. At time of complaint, car is in shop w/ a private mechanic due to infiniti's refusal to assist in matter, and cost of repair is yet undetermined. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2008
“While driving my wife's 1999 infinit i30, I experienced an unexpected sudden acceleration when slowing to enter a parking space. I immediately stood on the brakes and put the car into neutral with the engine racing. If I had not reacted quickly, I would have crashed into the parked car ahead of me. I stopped within a few inches of that car. This has not occured before, accrding to my wife who was the primary driver of the infiniti. The car has 92,000 miles on it.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2005
“Dt: contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The problem has been remedied twice, but within 6 months to a year the light came back on. The dealer did know why the light kept coming on. They did replace a module assembly for side the air bag, this did fix the light, but after approximately 6 months, the light came back on. The dealer stated if the air bag light was on the air bag may not deploy in the event of an accident. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer, but they did not resolve the problem. *ak *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2005
“1 no event led to any failure. 2 air bag warning light blinks constantly for no reason distracting driver. 3 nothing done by manufacturer on defective safety device . *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2004
“ABS /engine warning light illuminated while driving. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak car missing, backfiring and shaking. Three warning lights came on. Also, ABS failure. Car failed required emission test. Ignition coil replaced. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Infiniti I30 reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Infiniti I30. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.