1998 Infiniti I30
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.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
1998: 49 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
41% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
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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, 2017-10-30
Passenger airbag failed for unspecified reason.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-12
Electrical system
22% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.
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Alternator failed on Nissan 1998 i-30. Reported to dealer a burning smell and loss of lights.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-16
Service brakes
12% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Takata recall the car has manufacture things that need to be fix for no xcost
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-23
Also filed under Power train
Structure
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and trunk lid.
Power train
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-07-06Electrical system99V129000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator.
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2002-07-29Electrical system02V171000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Infiniti I30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V129000 · Electrical system
- Recall 02V171000 · Electrical system
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 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Infiniti I30 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.