2002 Infiniti I30: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 infiniti i30. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle seized and the check engine and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. The contact engaged the emergency brake to stop and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle did not restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 03v450000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2019
“In cold weather (30f) or below the middle and lower portion of the windshield makes a ratteling noise in every bump regardless of the speed of the vehicle or the degree of road bump I.e. Minor as well as major road bumps. First time when I took to the dealer he was unable to reproduce it. Now I have to take it for the second time and the dealer is working on it for the last 3 days without any clear indication of the nature of the problem or mentioning the time of vehicle return. Dt”Owner report · Visibility
Recalls - 3 campaigns
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINKS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WITH NEW ONES. 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.
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
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Is the 2002 Infiniti I30 reliable?
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Infiniti I30. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 2002 Infiniti I30 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. 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.