2000 Infiniti I30: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 50 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (22% of complaints); the 1999 and 2002 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
50
owner complaints
1
fire reports
60,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsOne of the most complained-about I30 years (#2 of 6, age-adjusted)Weak spot: electrical system (22%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)22% · 10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)15% · 7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)9% · 4 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)9% · 4 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)9% · 4 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)7% · 3 complaints
“While working under my car, I noticed that the support structure under the radiator is rusting badly and can be moved by hand. This is not safe and appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. I came across similar complaints about the same model of nissan infiniti. I feel that since this is definitely a safety issue, the company should warn owners and recall the vehicles for repair at no cost to the owners. This is premature rusting and appears to be vital to the engine stability as well. The vehicle was not in motion but I think that is what I hear rattling when encountering bumps.”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2018
“Drive to gas station a mile away was a dangerous experience, the issue I thought was a tire blown out has been inspected by local police officer upon occurrence and determined it is suspension defect. Right rear axle is where the loud grinding started”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2016
“I took my car to the mechanic for a loud noise coming from the hood. The mechanic later found out that the noise was coming from belts because the support bar that hold the engine was sagging. This is called the cross member. I learned that the cross member had rusted prematurely. I have also learned that this is a common issue with every i30 model. Infiniti needs to have these support bars replaced before it causes an accident. Ps. Cross members are supposed to last the lifetime of a car being that this is what holds the engine in place, not rust prematurely.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2015
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“The passenger front tire blew, the car then locked up, the steering wheel locked up, the car sped out of control (police estimated up to 70 miles per hour), the car ran into a brick building. The air bags did not deploy! I woke up surrounded by a crowd of people. Although, I pressed the brakes to the floor, and there were black marks on the parking lot leading up to the car inside the brick building, the car continued to accelerate, out of control.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2013
“2000 infiniti i30 with approx. 100k miles. The vehicle is used as a spare and is garage kept. Went to get an oil/filter change and found the frame under the radiator is completely rusted and is actually sagging. It looks like this part of the frame supports the engine mount that's located near the radiator also. Needless to say, this is very unsafe. The rest of the vehicle is in very good condition considering the age of the vehicle. I got an estimate of approx. $1,000 to replace the rusted part of the frame. Searching online, it appears the vehicles built on this chassis have similar rusting frame issues. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2013
“When the headlights are on at night and using the turn signal, when the turn signal cancels after a turn, the headlights turn off briefly then come back on. An online search has shown that the 2000-2003 nissan maxima and infiniti i30 is affected by this. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Oct 2012
“I'm have trouble with my infiniti 2000 i30 the engine light come. I had a tune-up the spark plugs and the six ignition coil and the crank sensor fix, and the engine light still come on. I want to know did your have a recall on the 2000 i30. Everybody I talked to have the same problem. And plus I read about it could be a malfunction with the 2000 i30infiniti. Cars. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2012
“I'm have trouble with my infiniti 2000 i30 the engine light come. I had a tune-up the spark plugs and the six ignition coil and the crank sensor fix, and the engine light still come on. I want to know did your have a recall on the 2000 i30. Everybody I talked to have the same problem. And plus I read about it could be a malfunction with the 2000 i30infiniti. Cars. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 infiniti i30. The contact stated that the cross member that supported the frame was rusting and could possibly drop the engine. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 infiniti i30. The contact stated that the vehicle would loose power, causing the vehicle to decelerate abnormally while driving 60 mph and above. In addition, while stopped at a traffic stop light, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic diagnosed that the air flow sensor was defective, causing the check engine light to illuminate. The vehicle was repaired numerous times but the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 181,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Infiniti I30 reliable?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Infiniti I30. The most complained-about area is electrical system (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Infiniti I30 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 60,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.