1998 Infiniti I30 problems
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Common 1998 Infiniti I30 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1998 Infiniti I30, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Problems: Some owners have reported various electrical issues, such as starter failure, battery problems, and issues with the AC compressor. These electrical issues have caused inconvenience and required costly repairs.
- Transmission Issues: There have been reports of transmission problems, specifically sluggish shifting when the transmission is cold, even though the original engine and transmission have been durable over high mileage.
- Grounding Problems: Poor grounding has been identified as a common issue affecting the starting performance of the 1998 Infiniti I30. Upgrading ground cables and battery terminals has been suggested as a solution to address this issue.
- Maintenance Costs: Owners have highlighted the expensive maintenance costs associated with older Infiniti models like the I30. Repairs, such as changing the water pump, have been costly, and the overall maintenance of older imports has been described as expensive.
These problems collectively indicate that the 1998 Infiniti I30 may face challenges related to starting, electrical components, transmission, and maintenance costs. Owners have shared their experiences dealing with these issues, emphasizing the need for regular maintenance and potential upgrades to address common problems effectively.
What is the top speed of the Infiniti I30 1998?
When coupled to a Touring model's five-speed manual transmission and 3,163 pounds of weight, you have the formula for flying low. This dude is really fast, like 139 miles per hour top speed, and 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds.
What engine does an Infiniti I30 have?
Engine: 3.0-liter V-6; 227-hp; 217 lb-ft torque.
When did the Infiniti I30 come out?
Infiniti launched the Cefiro in North America as the Infiniti I30 for model year 1996, manufactured at Oppama, Japan (where the Maxima was built), commencing June 27, 1995. The new I30 replaced the Infiniti J30.
Is INFINITI faster than Nissan?
A new INFINITI Q50 can hit 60 mph from standing still in as little as 4.5 seconds, while the Maxima lags with a 6.0-second 0-60 time. The INFINITI Q50 is faster than the Nissan Maxima, as its torque ranges from 295 to 350 pound-feet, and it offers AWD and RWD models.
1998 Infiniti I30 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Infiniti I30 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Infiniti I30 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Infiniti I30
The NHTSA has received 54 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Infiniti I30. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Infiniti I30 vehicles.
2017-10-30
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-02
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, DEALERSHIP INDICATED "A VERY COMMON PROBLEM" FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE INFINIITI . WELL A COMMON PROBLEM TO ME SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD OVER $1000 DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH TAKATA INFLATORS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON MILLIONS OF CARS BUT JUST SKIPPED THIS YEAR AND MAKE? I WAS TOLD AIRBAG WILL STILL DEPLOY, WELL I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY! THIS IS A REAL CONCERN, THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED, AND RECALL IMPLEMENTED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES AS A RESULT!
2017-06-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-16
- VIN: JNKCA21A5WT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HOME COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE IN THE WIRING CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND EVENTUALLY DIED IN THE ROAD, JUMP STARTED IT TO GET TO A SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR, BOUGHT NEW ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE CAR SHORTED OUT AGAIN LOST POWER AND ONCE AGAIN DIED ON THE ROAD, JUMP STARTED CAR TO GET HOME. CAR WILL NOT HOLD POWER KEEPS SHORTING OUT IN THE WIRES, ALTERNATOR IS STILL GOOD AS WELL AS BATTERY. YOU CAN HEAR THE WIRING WHEN IT SHORTS OUT AS IT CLICKS. WHEN I JUMP START THE CAR IT WILL ONLY STAY CHARGED FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE DYING OUT AGAIN. I AM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR NOW AS IT WILL NOT STAY CHARGED, SOMETHING ELECTRICAL IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. WHEN THE WIRING STARTS TO CLICK RADIO GOES OFF AND CLOCK DIMS BEFORE SHUTTING OFF AS WELL.
2016-02-23
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A9WT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL THE CAR HAS MANUFACTURE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIX FOR NO XCOST
2016-02-19
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL THE CAR TURNS OFF BY IT SELF
2015-05-19
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-12
- VIN: JNKCA21A4WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS CAR, AS THE SECOND OWNER, IN 2001, AND EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. WITHIN 6 MONTHS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVOLVED - I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE ASKED A FEW MECHANICS ABOUT IT, BUT THEY ALL SAID THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW IF IT IS TRULY DEFECTIVE IS TO HAVE IT DEPLOY, AND THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING UNLESS I ACTUALLY HIT SOMETHING. IT HAD 81K MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT IN 2001, AND NOW HAS ABOUT 153K. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT IF I DON'T KNOW WHETHER IT IS SAFE. WE DID HAVE ONE VERY MINOR COLLISION ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO, (ANOTHER DRIVER HIT US DRIVING VERY SLOWLY) AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS DENTED, BUT IT DID NOT DEPLOY THE AIRBAG. WITH SO MUCH PRESS ABOUT THE AIRBAGS, I THOUGHT I SHOULD CHECK TO SEE IF MY MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED YET. JUST BECAUSE MY CAR IS OLD DOES NOT MEAN IT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUE FOR OVER 10 YEARS. IT IS A SCARY WAY TO DRIVE AROUND. I TRIED TO CHECK TO SEE IF WAS A RECALL BUT THE WEBSITE IS DOWN, SO I DON'T KNOW. I CHECKED "NOT FOUND".
2011-12-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A4WT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE BEGAN TO RISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V129000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 145,000. UPDATED 01/25//12 *BF
2011-02-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-16
- VIN: JNKCA21A6WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: INFINITI I30 AIR BAG RED LIGHT ON DASH BLINKING INDICATING FAULTY AIR BAGS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE AIR BAGS ARE FUNCTIONAL OR IF IT IS JUST THE LIGHT. INFINITI WANTS > $600 TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG WHICH ONLY SEEMS TO LAST A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MANY OWNERS HAVE INDICATED THIS PROBLEM ON THE WEB: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/INFINITI/I30/R71712/COMMENTS/ HTTP://FORUMS.NICOCLUB.COM/AIR-BAG-SIGN-BLINKING-ON-1998-INFINITI-I30-T285511.HTML HTTP://X.INFINITIHELP.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP/AIR-BAG-LIGHT-FLASH-1250.HTML?S=E57EE447DB4834484BF21B4FA7BD8AA0&P=4558
2011-01-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-22
- VIN: JNKCA21A9WT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009, I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH INFINITI AND NHTSA REGARDING A STRUCTURAL DEFECT TO THE FRAME OF MY 1998 INFINITI I30T. BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN, THE FRAME ROTTED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED UNDER THE ENGINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. MECHANICS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE ENGINE AND/OR TRANSMISSION COULD FALL OUT CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURIES AND/OR DEATH. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE NISSAN MAXIMAS AROUND THE SAME YEAR ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUE BECAUSE THEY UTILIZED THE SAME FRAME. I CANNOT BELIEVE INFINITY, NISSAN AND/OR NHTSA HAVE NOT INITIATED RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES GIVEN THE RECENT RECALLS AND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS OF VEHICLES WITH SIMILAR ISSUES THAT HAVE RESULTED IN DEATHS (I.E. FORD WINDSTAR VANS AND HONDA PASSPORTS). WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL OF THESE VEHICLES TO PROTECT THE OPERATORS? *TR
2010-03-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-25
- VIN: JNKCA21A5WT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I OWN A 1998 INFINITI I30. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2010, MY DAUGHTER NICHOLE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENTLY THE CAR ACCELERATED TO OVER 4000 RMP WITHOUT HER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE WITH ALL PRESSURE SHE COULD MUSTER (2 FEET) AND EVENTUALLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, WITH SMOKE POURING FROM ALL FOUR WHEELS. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AN AUTO MECHANIC, WHO FOUND THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS BAD. WHEN THE MECHANIC STARTED THE CAR IN THE SHOP, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY RACED TO 5000 RMP. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A CASE WHERE WHEN THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE GOES BAD, THAT IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RACE. INSTEAD, HE SAYS THE ENGINE JUST DIES. IN THE PROCESS OF STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PADS WERE FRIED AND WORN DOWN TO BARE METAL, AND DESTROYED THE FRONT ROTORS. THE REAR DISC PADS WERE ALSO FRIED, BUT THE REAR ROTORS CAN BE SALVAGED.
2010-02-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-15
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WAS TOLD SENSOR WENT BAD. MADE REPAIR. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM. WAS TOLD AIR BAGS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WHEN AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. *TR
2009-12-22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-15
- VIN: JNKCA21AXWT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITY I30. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE SMELLED RUBBER BURNING AND THE FOLLOWING DAY HE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE BURNING SMELL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL 02V171000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALTERNATOR/ GENERATOR/ REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 108,000.
2009-09-29
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-22
- VIN: JNKCA21A9WT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: IN JUNE 2009, I TOOK MY 1998 INFINITI I30T INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD ROTTED UNDER THE ENGINE & HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. HE THEN INFORMED ME THAT CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE FRAME COMPLETELY SPLITTING APART CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD THEN TRIGGER A SERIOUS M/V ACCIDENT. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER PASS THE YEARLY STATE INSPECTION. I ADVISED THE SERVICE MANAGER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT PART OR WAY TO WELD THE PIECES TOGETHER. I WENT TO KELLY INFINITI AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, WHO ADVISED ME THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR FRAMES IN THESE VEHICLES. HE WENT ON TO STATE THAT HE HAS HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM IN SIMILAR VEHICLES AND BELIEVED THE KELLY COLLISION CENTER COULD POSSIBLY REPAIR THE PROBLEM. WHEN ASKED HOW AN AVERAGE CONSUMER WOULD IDENTIFY AND KNOW TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM, HE ADVISED THAT THE FRAME IS CHECKED ON A VEHICLE'S YEARLY INSPECTION. MY VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN INSPECTED IN OCTOBER 2008 AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME. HAD I NOT GONE IN FOR SERVICE IN JUNE, MY NEXT INSPECTION WAS IN OCTOBER 2009, A FULL FOUR MONTHS LATER. WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED HAD MY 17 YEAR OLD SON HIT A POT HOLE ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 OR 65 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SPLIT APART AND/OR THE ENGINE FELL OUT? A FATALITY IS CLEARLY A POSSIBILITY. I WENT TO KELLY COLLISION CENTER IN BEVERLY AND MET WITH MANAGER SKIP GIRARD, WHO ADVISED ME HE COULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AS HE HAD DONE WITH SEVERAL OTHER 96 AND 97 I30'S. HE STATED THAT MY I30 WAS THE FIRST 1998 THAT HE HAD SEEN WITH THIS FRAME ROT. HE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DESIGN CAUSES WATER FROM THE ROAD OR RAIN TO CONTINUOUSLY SATURATE THE FRAME IN THIS AREA, WHICH CAUSES CORROSION. THE ENTIRE FRONT PORTION OF MY FRAME WAS REPLACED. *TR
2009-06-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-09
- VIN: JNKCA21A2WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 64, 726. UPDATED 07/14/09 *BF UPDATED 07/15/09.*JB
2008-11-02
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-16
- VIN: JNKCA21A6WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MANY 1998 INFINITI I30'S AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET. NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. LIGHT SUGGESTS THAT THE AIRBAG IS FAULTY HOWEVER NISSAN SAYS THIS IS NOT THE CASE. FAULTY OR NOT THE FLASHING LIGHT SUGGESTS SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT NISSAN HAS TAPPED THE CONSUMER FOR AT ANYWHERE FROM 500-1000 PER OCCURRENCE. *TR
2007-07-23
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-21
- VIN: JNKBY31A9WM
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITI Q45. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TBC SIGMA REGENT TIRE WAS WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THEY FOUND THAT THE BELT SEPARATED AND ONLY STEEL REMAINED. THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS 21560R15. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000.
2007-06-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-10
- VIN: JNKCA21A1WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 33,000. DIAGNOSIS: A BAD SENSOR FOR DRIVER'S SIDE BAG. EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER. THEY WANTED $700 TO FIX IT. TURNS OUT THERE IS A RESET METHOD THAT WILL TURN OFF THE LIGHT IF IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE, AND ONLY NEEDS TO BE RESET. THE DEALER DID NOT TRY THIS, OR OFFER TO DO SO. *AK
2007-05-22
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-20
- VIN: JNKCA21A6WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CHECK OUT THIS SITE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH I30 HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWCOMMENTS_REVIEW_71712.HTML AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. THIS WOULD INDICATE THAT THE AIRBAG IS MALFUNCTIONING OR THE SYSTEM LIGHT, BUT IN EITHER CASE WE KNOW NOT WHICH. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING SITUATION WHICH INFINITI WILL NOT ADDRESS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *AK
2007-02-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-05
- VIN: JNKCA21A5WT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1998 INFINITE I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOT OF NOISE DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND SHE WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
2007-02-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-03
- VIN: JNKCA21A1WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES REPEATEDLY. CAR HAS JUST TURNED OVER 40000 MILES. DEALERSHIP (CREST) IN PLANO CHARGES $130 JUST TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND DIAGNOSE. NEW SENSOR PLUS INSTALLATION COSTS $500. NOT WORTH THE COST ON A 1998 VEHICLE. COMPLAINED THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY/NISSAN ISSUE. COMPLAINTS WERE IGNORED.
2006-09-06
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-02
- VIN: JNKCA21A2WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAGS ARE RENDERED USELESS FOR NO APPEARENT REASON OTHER THAN DEFECTIVE FROM THE MAKER. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT WAS FOUND BY DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED IT TO BE THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND COSTS. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY NISSAN. *JB
2006-05-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CONTINUES TO DO SO. I HAVE NOT INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AS OF YET, BUT DECIDED TO INCLUDE MY EXPERIENCE AFTER READING THE ENTRY FROM EARLY APRIL, 2006. *JB
2006-04-07
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-27
- VIN: JNKCA21A2WT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: THE AIR BAG LIGHT OF MY 1998 INFINITY I-30 BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I NOTED TWO TSB CONCERNING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RELATED TO THE SEAT HARNESS TRIGGERING THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN 1998/1999. I PROVIDED THE TSB TO MY LOCAL INFINITY DEALER IN ELK GROVE, CA WHO CHARGED ME $110 DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE TO TELL ME WHAT I ALREADY KNEW ABOUT THE DEFECT. TO REPAIR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, IT WILL COST OVER $800 AND THEY STATE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OWNER USE OR WEAR-AND-TEAR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW THE IMPACTS PASSENGER SAFETY AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENSE. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME? THANKS. *JB
2005-09-19
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: JNKCA21A2WT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK CENTER PANEL BOWED CAUSING WATER TO BE TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK. POURS WATER INTO TRUNK AFTER RAIN OR WASH CAUSING CAR TO SMELL MOLDY. FRONT CORNER LIGHT (BESIDE FOG LIGHT) ON DRIVER SIDE IS FULL OF WATER & SLIME. NEITHER OF THESE ARE CRACKED. DEALER WILL CORRECT FOR RIDICULOUS AMOUNT. *NM
2005-07-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-19
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER WENT THROUGH A DRIVE-THROUGH TO GET A SANDWICH, I NOTICED THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT ON MY 1998 INFINITI I30 CAME ON. I DROVE TO A NEARBY GAS STATION AND NOTICED THAT MY CAR STARTED SMOKING SLIGHTLY. I CHECKED MY TEMPERATURE LIGHT, IT WAS NORMAL. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD, THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE THAT WAS SHOOTING STRAIGHT UP ABOUT 3-4 FEET OUT OF THE ALTERNATOR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY A MINUTE, THERE WAS A SMALL EXPLOSION THAT CAUSED COOLANT TO SPREAD ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THIS PUT OUT THE INITIAL FIRE. BY THIS TIME, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND INVESTIGATED. BY THE TIME THE FIREFIGHTER WALKED TO THE CAR, ANOTHER FIRE IN THE SAME PLACE STARTED UP. THE CAR HAD BEEN OFF THE WHOLE TIME (THROUGH THE FIRST AND SECOND FIRE). WHEN THE INSURANCE COMPANY GOT INVOLVED, WE TOWED THE CAR EVENTUALLY TO MY LOCAL INFINITI DEALERSHIP. DURING THIS TIME, I SAW TWO NHTSA RECALL NOTICES (02V171000 AND 99V129000) DEALING WITH ALTERNATOR SHORTS FOR MY YEAR AND MODEL OF INIFINTI. IN TALKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER, THEY INDICATED MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN BECAUSE MY VIN RANGE WASN'T IN THE ONES COVERED). AT THIS POINT, THEY KNOW IT WAS A SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING BEYOND THAT AND ARE NOT WILLING TO LOOK FURTHER. *NM
2005-03-22
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-06
- VIN: JNKCA21A1WT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LITE CAME ON AND STAYED ON. -DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG MODULE ON DRIVER'SIDE. *AK
1998 Infiniti I30 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1998 Infiniti I30.
2002-06-24
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
1999-05-20
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.
Negative 1998 Infiniti I30 car reviews
Positive 1998 Infiniti I30 car reviews
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We've had this car for over 8 years and it's been great! We've only had to make minor repairs, spending less than $1500 in that time. Even with over 250K miles on it, we still drive it every day with no serious issues. Of course, it's showing some wear from the years and miles, but it's still a very dependable car.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my 98 i30. I bought it back in 2004 with 93000 miles on it, and as of Aug. 2008, it has 203,000 miles! The amazing thing is that I haven't had to do any repairs other than brakes and tires. I can't recommend this car enough - it runs great and rides even better!
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This was my first Nissan after owning three Toyotas. I'm happy to say that I've had the same wonderful experience with quality as I did with the Toyotas. Now 7 years old and with 125K miles, this car has not had a single problem, except for the initial battery which was replaced by Infiniti with apologies. I will definitely consider another Infiniti - now if I can save enough for the M45.
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You bought this car brand new 11 years ago, and it was specially made in Japan with a 5-speed manual transmission. It was comparably equipped to the BMW 5-series, but cost about $14k less and had better performance stats. This car is light, nimble, and precise, making it great fun to drive. It has also been unbelievably reliable, with not a single major repair needed even after 85,000 miles. The only things that needed attention were the muffler, brakes, clutch, and alignment - all the usual stuff.
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I have had a great experience with my car, which has 85000 miles on it. Although the transmission can be a bit hard to shift at times, it has great acceleration. The maintenance costs are not much higher than other used vehicles, and I am also pleased with the gas mileage. I have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon. Additionally, I find the car to be very quiet. Overall, I am very happy with my car and would recommend it. Best regards from Birmingham!
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Problem with your 1998 INFINITI I30? Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 1998 INFINITI I30.
INFINITI I30 Questions - would you suggest this car for a 18 year ...
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Jan 2, 2009 ... I personally love this car and I never have any problems with it. Mine's a '98 but it's made better than a lot of the newer cheaper cars!! 11 ...
1998 Infiniti I30 Problems - Nissan Forum | Nissan Forums
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Apr 2, 2006 ... I currently own a 1998 Infiniti I30 auto. with 252,000/km. For the past year or so that I have owned the car I have noticed when the ...
infiniti I30 engine life? - Maxima Forums
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Oct 26, 2004 ... That is why I am dropping in a 98 or later manual so I can be assured that the bearing issue has been revised. kcryan: your problem could be ...
1998 Infiniti I30 Reviews - Carsurvey.org
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Jan 21, 2013 ... Faults: Rear struts, left axle shaft & left outer tie rod end at 165k miles. Leaking a lot of oil from head gasket at 174k miles ...
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Gabe Hammes 2024-03-02
I purchased this car five years ago with 110,000 miles on it, and unfortunately, it has been plagued with issues. Despite conducting thorough research prior to the purchase, the car has required multiple repairs, including the replacement of the starter, battery, and alternator. Additionally, the ABS (airbag) light has been blinking for a couple of years, and the issue remains unresolved. Despite consulting with a mechanic, the problem persists. Regrettably, this car has proven to be unreliable and costly.