MYRModel Year Report

2001 Infiniti I30

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2001 Infiniti I30
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:56.883Z

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
75
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2001: 75 complaints

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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.

Suspension

32% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing lower arm and rear.

CRASHINJURY
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Car flipped over due to suspension failure. Suspension part was subject of May 2002 recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-16

Vehicle speed control

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and accelerator pedal.

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While in a parking lot, slowing down, vehicle suddenly accelerated. Motor could be heard revving up before it took off. Could not control vehicle. Had hit another vehicle in parking lot. Had taken vehicle to body shop before going to dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-01

While driving about 65 MPH and cruise control set, consumer tapped brake to slow down. Instead, vehicle maintained speed. Consumer then applied brake hard, and cruise control would not cut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-07

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

These tires hit hard on bumps. Also when breaking tires do not stop correctly the track light comes on in the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-26

Also filed under Steering

Structure

15% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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I was driving along the middle lane in heavy traffic. At the intersection with traffic lights, the lane was stuck in front of me and there was no space to go. In order not to block the intersection, I had to slow down and stop at the traffic lights.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-06

2001 Infiniti I30. Electronic motor mounts fail, causing cascading failure of idle air control and destroying ECU.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-10

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Air bags

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing inflator module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Takata air bag recall, involved in a front end collision with the car. Other vehicle at fault, ran stop sign. Car was total loss, airbags never deployed. Daughter sustained minor injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12

Airbags did not deploy when an oncoming vehicle hit my car. It is a total loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-01

Service brakes

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2002-07-29Suspension02V146000 On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (Lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began July 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2015-06-15Air bags15V287000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

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    2020-02-12Air bags20V008000 Nissan North America, Inc.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Infiniti I30 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V146000 · Suspension
  • Recall 15V287000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V008000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Infiniti I30?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti I30 have?
3 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.