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#BS-1993-INFJ30-34C5

1993 Infiniti J30

Based on reports from 28 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
28
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
40
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 28 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

ac stops working after long trips

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

car will not start intermittently

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

jumping out of gear

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

4 owners reported airbags issues.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags4 (14%)
Air Bags:frontal3 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (11%)
Speed Control2 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist2 (7%)
Visibility:windshield1 (4%)
Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

1993 Infiniti J30: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1993 Infiniti J30, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1993 Infiniti J30, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1993 Infiniti J30, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Infiniti J30, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Infiniti J30. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

96V083000Aug 1996

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Infiniti J30 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1993 Infiniti J30 vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

28

Class avg

59

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact 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. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1993 Infiniti J30: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Infiniti J30?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Infiniti J30 is related to the airbags, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Infiniti J30 reliable?
The 1993 Infiniti J30 has 28 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Infiniti J30 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Infiniti J30 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Infiniti J30 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Infiniti J30 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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