1993 Infiniti J30: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1996

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

1 fire report

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Common problems

Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 24 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)7 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)3 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)1 complaint

Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)1 complaint

“While car was parked and turned off, an electrical fire started in the steering column/ wiring area. The column is burned and melted onto the seat and floor, the interior is fire damaged. Fire and police saw no cause and assume a short or defect was cause.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005

“While the vehicle was a in park and without prior warning both air bags deployed. *ak consumer's son was sitting in the vehicle approx. 5 min. With the engine running. Both driver and passenger air bags deployed. The windshield broke when the dash door hitting it when the passenger air bag deployed. His son suffered cuts, burns and contusions to his left side. His left eye was damaged and blackened. Vision has been permanently damaged. *ph”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2003

“When applying the brake a snapping sound was heard and the vehicle experienced sudden loss of braking with the pedal extended to the floor, the dealer found that the brake booster mounting bolts sheard off causing the sudden loss. Nlm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2001

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“Driver's side restraint does not retract outward, leaving driver unrestrained. Dealer is inspecting and will repair vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2001

“Transmission failed at speed of 60-65 mph. After being serviced, kicked into 3rd gear, then would not shift into 2nd, 1st gear or reverse.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2001

“Vehicle would lurch forward felt like the gears were slipping. Also, while driving heard a loud popping sound. This was after having vehicle serviced and changing belts. Took the vehicle back to the dealer who said that the engine main bearing was causing the noise.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 1999

“Fuel injector was in open position, causing fuel to leak ointo the engine, resulting in smoke heavy smoking/jerking and stalling. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 1999

“False deployment of both air bags causing injury to consumers neck and damage to inside of vehicle.(attorney for consumer). 541615 dup of 541875; posted on 09-07-1999. Also 542009 dup of 541875; posted on 09-07-1999.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 1998

“Consumer was standing by the trunk in windy conditions when the trunk flew open, flapping from side to side, and suddenly popped off, striking consumer in the forehead and causing her to sustain an injury which required ten stitches. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 1998

“The driver's side seat track has been replaced by the dealer once, but the problem has not been resolved. The movement in the driver's seat assembly continues to get worse (fore and aft movement in the seat when the car accelerates and brakes). The infiniti dealer and their customer service department has not resolved this issue. The infiniti case file number is 2715532.”Owner report · Seats · Aug 1997

When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE96V083000 · May 1996

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

How other years compare

1993 (this page)24 complaints · 1 recalls 199421 complaints · 1 recalls 199519 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Infiniti J30 reliable?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1993 Infiniti J30. The most complained-about area is air bags.

Does the 1993 Infiniti J30 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. 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.