2000 Infiniti I30

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2000 Infiniti I30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:27.765Z

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
50
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2000 50 2001: 75 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2000 50 2001: 75 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1996: 24 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2000 50 2001: 75 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2000: 50 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199624
199720
199849
199926
200050
200175
20022
20032
20041

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

28% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and emission control.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The car just start smoking under the hood. My car caught fire, and nobody knows what is going on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-22

Service brakes

16% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 5 reports
CRASH
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The passenger front tire blew, the car then locked up, the steering wheel locked up, the car sped out of control (Police estimated up to 70 miles per hour), the car ran into a brick building. The air bags did not deploy!

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-09

Also filed under Air bags and steering

After backing out of a parking space, the vehicle auto-accelerated when the transmission selector was placed into the 'drive' position.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-16

Also filed under Air bags

Suspension

10% · 5 reports
CRASH
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Car backfired when going around a curb and caused me to go off the road into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Infiniti I30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Infiniti I30?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.