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#BS-2001-INFI30-69AB2001 Infiniti I30
Based on reports from 108 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 108 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
check engine light flashes
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
frequent catalytic converter failure
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
clunking noise when turning
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
11 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 108K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (17 reports) • Median: 108K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Suspension (11 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2001 Infiniti I30: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Infiniti I30, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 108,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 108K-mile mark.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2001 Infiniti I30, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Infiniti I30, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2001 Infiniti I30, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Infiniti I30. Recent trend: stable.
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Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (3 recalls)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
AIR BAGS
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. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Infiniti I30 is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2001 Infiniti I30 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
108
Class avg
190
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 108 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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