1997 Infiniti J30
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1997: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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While driving into driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated, driver lost control, ran into garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-07
Electrical system
3 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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While making a left turn out of a business onto highway 59 south , into oncoming traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-26
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Steering wheel began jerking left and right and vehicle spun out of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-08
Also filed under Steering
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
Steering
1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Infiniti J30 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 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 1997 Infiniti J30?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Infiniti J30 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.