MYRModel Year Report

1998 Infiniti I30

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1998 Infiniti I30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:22.196Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Infiniti I30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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
1998: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
199624
199720
199849
199926
200050
200175
20022
20032
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 22%

22% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, DEALERSHIP INDICATED "A VERY COMMON PROBLEM" FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE INFINIITI . WELL A COMMON PROBLEM TO ME SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171030

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ALTERNATOR FAILED ON NISSAN 1998 I-30. REPORTED TO DEALER A BURNING SMELL AND LOSS OF LIGHTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040216

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN, BUT DID NOT PROPERLY SLOW THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990706 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.

Campaign 99V129000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020729 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. 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

Campaign 02V171000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Infiniti I30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V129000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V171000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Infiniti I30?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Infiniti I30 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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