MYRModel Year Report

1996 Infiniti J30

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1996 Infiniti J30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:31.903Z

Only 3 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 3 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 J30 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 21 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 11 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2006: 1 complaints 2006
1996: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19922
199324
199421
199519
19963
199711
20001
20011
20021
20061

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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DURING ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO STALL ANYTIME CONSUMER TRIES TO SWITCH TO A LEFT LANE ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES TO NEUTRAL THEN BACK TO DRIVE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20000829

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CRACK FROM WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A DESIGN FLAW. WHICH COULD LEAD TO A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. INFINITI KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE SUPERSEDED THE PART WITH A NEW PART. THE COST FOR THE NEW MANIFOLDS ARE $1200.00.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010619

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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DT: CONTACT STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE TOW COMPANY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD CONTACT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE CAR BURNT COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050629

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Infiniti J30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Infiniti J30 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 J30?

The most-reported component is power train:manual transmission, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Infiniti J30 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.