1994 Infiniti J30: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When hit at 65mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2003
“Car at first was difficult to start... Ultimately after some four to five incideents it failed to start and had to be towed to a repair site.. Emission system and starting have beecome constant problems. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2000
“Possible torque converter failure leading to engine overrevving, making it difficult to hold a cruising speed. Requires replacement of transmission assembly at a cost of $3,600 for remanufactured part. Failure at only 76k miles seems premature. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2000
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“I had a accident on the interstate and ended up crashing into a utility pole at no time did my airbags deploy. I have been without a vehicle for a month and I cannot believe with that much front end damage the air bags did not deploy. My vehicle is at brown brothers collision center and will be there for another two weeks. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 1999
“When coming to a red light consumer smelled something and noticed smoke coming out of the dashboard. Consumer had to pull over. Fire department came out and put the fire out. Fire was caused by electrical wires overheating. Dealer was aware of the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 1999
“While vehicle was parked, engine was running both air bags deployed for no reason. The car was brought back by the manufacturer. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 1996
“Vehicle suddenly accelerated above 50 mph. Consumer ran through a car wash parking lot before bringing the vehicle to an holt, the vehicel was stopped with the brakes. The dealer has been contacted. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control
“Air bag deployed on moderate impact collision. Right eye seriously injured by air bag. Surgery was required for injury to right eye. Injury caused significant damage to nerves in the eye. Doctor said I can no longer have corrective eye surgery in the future and I will develop cataract because of the damage to the right eye. Dt”Owner report · Air Bags
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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Is the 1994 Infiniti J30 reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1994 Infiniti J30. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 1994 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.