MYRModel Year Report

1996 Infiniti I30

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1996 Infiniti I30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:39:15.017Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti I30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2000 2001: 75 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004
1996: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
199624
199720
199849
199926
200050
200175
20022
20032
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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HAD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. BEFORE TAKING OFF ENGINE WAS REVVING. OWNER HAD NO CONTROL. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING LOT. BEFORE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS AT BODY SHOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020404

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WOULD DEPRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE FEATURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190916

WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY JUMPS FORWARD. CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031104

TIRES

4 of 24 total reports mention: tires.

VISIBILITY

3 of 24 total reports mention: visibility.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030904

AIR BAGS

2 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION . UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980520

DURING IMPACT AT 20-25 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN BURNS TO THE FACE AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971110

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Infiniti I30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Infiniti I30 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Infiniti I30?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti I30 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.