MYRModel Year Report

1997 Infiniti J30

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1997 Infiniti J30
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:23.522Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

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.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, RAN INTO GARAGE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970407

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

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WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN OUT OF A BUSINESS ONTO HIGHWAY 59 SOUTH , INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030926

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING WHEEL BEGAN JERKING LEFT AND RIGHT AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960708

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 11 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING WHEEL BEGAN JERKING LEFT AND RIGHT AND VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960708

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Infiniti J30 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.