1999 Infiniti I30 problems
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Common 1999 Infiniti I30 problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here are the common problems with the Infiniti I30 1999 based on complaints from owners:
- Mass Air Flow Sensor Failure: One of the top problems reported by owners is the failure of the mass air flow sensor. This component is crucial for the engine's performance and fuel efficiency. When it fails, it can lead to issues like rough idling, poor acceleration, and even stalling of the engine.
- EVAP Control Valve Failure: Another common complaint is the check engine light coming on due to a failed EVAP control valve. This valve is part of the vehicle's emissions control system, and when it fails, it can trigger the check engine light and potentially affect the car's performance.
- Ignition Coil Failure Due to Clogged EGR: Owners have reported ignition coil failure due to a clogged Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. The EGR system helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases back into the engine. If it becomes clogged, it can lead to ignition coil issues and affect the engine's performance.
These problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the 1999 Infiniti I30 have faced. Addressing these concerns promptly and with the help of a qualified mechanic can help maintain the car's performance and reliability.
What engine does an Infiniti I30 have?
Engine: 3.0-liter V-6; 227-hp; 217 lb-ft torque.
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.
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.
What is the 0-60 on a 1997 Infiniti I30?
The 1997 I boasts 190 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7 seconds.
1999 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
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Infiniti I30 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Infiniti I30
The NHTSA has received 27 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Infiniti I30. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Infiniti I30 vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-09
- VIN: JNKCA21A5XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The ‘Air Bag’ light stays on at all times. Its been like this for over 10 years. I’ve called my local Infiniti dealer, they said they cannot replace the Takata airbag until NHTSA identifies this model in a national recall. I’m afraid the airbag may not properly deploy or deploy inadvertently, and cause serious injury or death of driver or occupants. Please do the right thing and add the 1999 Infiniti I-30 to recall list. Thanks
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-02
- VIN: JNKCA21A9XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I HAVE A INFINITI I30T IT HAS THE AIR BAG LIGHT JUST FLASHING I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SUGGESTED I SHOULD CONTACT YOU I DON'T HAVE A ERROR CODE FOR YOU BUT IF YOU WOULD WANT MORE INFO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A9WT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR TURNS OFF BUT I WANT COMPLETE SERVICE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-21
- VIN: JNKCA21A7XT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 2/21/21, TURNING ON THE IGNITION CREATED A SEVERELY ROUGH IDLE, THE AUTO COULD NOT MAINTAIN "RUNNING STATUS", A SEVERE FUEL ODOR ENSUED WITH BLUE-BLACK SMOKE BILLOWING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. TOWED TO THE NISSAN DEALER IN SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA. PER THE DEALER EVALUATION: #2 FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT AND "O" RINGS. THE MECHANIC FOUND METAL SHAVINGS ON THE FUEL INJECTOR AND IT CONTINUED WITH BLUE-BLACK SMOKE PER THE EXHAUST WHILE RUNNING. MAY REQUIRE NEW FUEL SENSOR IF THIS DOES NOT RESOLVE. WE PURCHASE ALL OUR FUEL FROM THE FOLSOM, CA. SAMS CLUB. 2/11/14 WAS THE DATE OF THE LAST GAS PURCHASE. 2/20/14 WE ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE FUEL FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT FOUND THE STATION CLOSED DURING INSPECTION BY A COMPANY CALLED TANKOLOGY. COULD THERE BE A RELATIONSHIP WITH METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL, CONSEQUENTLY CREATING THIS BREAK DOWN? TO DATE WE HAVE SPENT $624.00 IN REPAIRS, $150.00 IN CAR RENTAL. WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR EVALUATION AND RESPONSE. THANK YOU. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-30
- VIN: JNKCA21A7XT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I TOOK MY WELL-MAINTAINED, GARAGED 1999 INFINITI I30 TO THE MECHANIC AFTER NOTICING THE HANDLING GETTING SLOPPY AND SEVERE INNER TIRE WEAR. UPON INSPECTION, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT CORE SUPPORT (THE BOX BEAM FRAME MEMBER THAT EXTENDS THE WIDTH OF THE CAR AND SUPPORTS THE RADIATOR) WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE CORROSION IS SEVERE TO THE POINT THAT THE SIDES OF THE BEAM ARE EATEN AWAY OVER 1/3 TO 1/2 THE LENGTH. IN PLACES, ALL THAT IS LEFT SUPPORTING THE RADIATOR IS THE TOP PLATE. THE CENTER SUPPORT BAR THAT HOLDS THE FRONT END OF THE MOTOR IN PLACE IS SUPPOSED TO BE BOLTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BEAM, BUT BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION, IT IS NOW HANGING CANTILEVERED. THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE MOTOR INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED. RELATIVE TO THE REST OF THE CAR, THE SEVERE CORROSION IS LOCALIZED TO A 2-3 FOOT SECTION OF THE FRAME (AS IF THERE IS SOMETHING CAUSING THE CORROSION TO ACCELERATE IN THIS PARTICULAR AREA). PROPERLY MANUFACTURED STRUCTURAL STEEL SHOULD NOT DISINTEGRATE LIKE THIS. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-27
- VIN: JNKCA21A1XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RECLINED DRIVERS SEAT WHICH ACTIVATED "AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY FLASHING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY FLAW WHICH NEEDS TO BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNKNOWN WHETHER AIR BAG STILL WORKS AND VERY BRIGHT FLASHING INDICATOR CAUSES SERIOUS DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. NUMEROUS REPORTS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON NISSAN MAXIMA AND INFINITI I30. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-12
- VIN: JNKCA21A1XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I'M THE SECOND OWNER OF A 1999 INFINITI I30. I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT SEVERAL TIMES. I'M CONCERN THAT ONE DAY THE WILL POP AND HURT ME OR MY FAMILY. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A6XT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKING EMITTING FROM THE HOOD INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DIODE IGNITED, CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 99V129000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 110,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A8XT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WAS DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCE (APPROX. 2 MILES), PARKED AND TURNED OFF. WITHIN 2-5 MINUTES I HAD TO PUT SOMETHING IN CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE FLOWING OUT OF GRILL AREA, AND POPPED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED ORANGE FLAME IN ALTERNATOR. FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED TO SCENE, AND A REPORT IS AVAILABLE. AT TIME OF COMPLAINT, CAR IS IN SHOP W/ A PRIVATE MECHANIC DUE TO INFINITI'S REFUSAL TO ASSIST IN MATTER, AND COST OF REPAIR IS YET UNDETERMINED. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 INFINITI I30 HOOD SHOCKS FAILED ALMOST SLAMMING ON CONSUMER FINGERS. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND ASKED THEM TO SEND A REPLACEMENT HOOD SHOCK. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE CONSUMERS REQUEST BECAUSE THE HOOD SHOCK ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED. *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-01
- VIN: JNKCA21AXXT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REMEDIED TWICE, BUT WITHIN 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE DEALER DID KNOW WHY THE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THEY DID REPLACE A MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR SIDE THE AIR BAG, THIS DID FIX THE LIGHT, BUT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE DEALER STATED IF THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-13
- VIN: JNKCA21A2XT
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE'S 1999 INFINIT I30, I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPECTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SLOWING TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE. I IMMEDIATELY STOOD ON THE BRAKES AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL WITH THE ENGINE RACING. IF I HAD NOT REACTED QUICKLY, I WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO THE PARKED CAR AHEAD OF ME. I STOPPED WITHIN A FEW INCHES OF THAT CAR. THIS HAS NOT OCCURED BEFORE, ACCRDING TO MY WIFE WHO WAS THE PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE INFINITI. THE CAR HAS 92,000 MILES ON IT.*AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-15
- VIN: JNKCA21A6XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 1 NO EVENT LED TO ANY FAILURE. 2 AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY FOR NO REASON DISTRACTING DRIVER. 3 NOTHING DONE BY MANUFACTURER ON DEFECTIVE SAFETY DEVICE . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-11
- VIN: JNKCA21A8XT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ABS /ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CAR MISSING, BACKFIRING AND SHAKING. THREE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ALSO, ABS FAILURE. CAR FAILED REQUIRED EMISSION TEST. IGNITION COIL REPLACED. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A0XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS SIDE SWIPED BY A SEMI-TRAILER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO SAND BAGS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *SC
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-17
- VIN: JNKCA21A2XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED, INDICATING A FAILURE IN THE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS BAD, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE DEALER WOULD NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER PAID $600 TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-05
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE A 1999 INFINITY I30, WHICH HAS ONLY 36000 MILES ON IT, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR ANY REPAIR DONE ON TJIS CAR, BUT THE AIR BAG SENSOR CAME ON JUST LIKE THAT AND THE DEALER WANTS ABOUT $1250.00 TO REPAIR IT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-23
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA21A0XT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING A HIGH PITCH NOISE WAS HEARD THEN SMOKE BEGAN FLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW THE ALTERNATOR ON FIRE. *AK *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-01
- VIN: JNKCA21A5XT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE AT A STOP, GAS FUMES COLLECTED AND SEEPED INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL VALVE AND EVAPORATOR CANISTER, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL RECURRED.*AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GAS PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF WHEN FILLING EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS NOT FULL. SMELL POSSIBLY CAME FROM FUEL INJECTORS ON REAR BANK. *TT *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-14
- VIN: PROVIDE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON PANEL CONTINUALLY FLASHING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL $1,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TWO AIR BAG MECHANISMS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REFUND OF THE REPAIR COST FROM THE DEALER. *YH
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TWO AIR BAG MECHANISMS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REFUND OF THE REPAIR COST FROM THE DEALER. *YH
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-15
- VIN: JNKCA21AXXT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: INFINITI SAW NO OWNER DAMAGE TO AIRBAG. AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. DOES INFINITI HAVE A PROBLEM WITH 90,000+ MILEAGE VEHICLE INITIATING AIR BAG WARNING? CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED REGULARLY-INFINITI STATED THAT SINCE THEY DID NOT DO THE MAINTENANCE, THE AIRBAG IS FAILING! *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-17
- VIN: JNKCA21A7XT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG LIGHT ON PANEL CONTINUALLY FLASHING. *AK
STRUCTURE,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-09
- VIN: JNKCA21A1XT
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: WATER SEEPS INSIDE OF VEHICLE FROM BENEATH OF VEHICLE. ALSO, REAR SEAM IN THE SEAT OF VEHICLE IS CRACKED. DEALER JUSST KEEPS ON FIXING PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NO REMEDY. *AK
Negative 1999 Infiniti I30 car reviews
Positive 1999 Infiniti I30 car reviews
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We bought this car used in 2004 at 88,000 miles and it now has 174,000 miles 6 years later. This car has been absolutely amazing! I nicknamed it the 'marshmallow' because it is so comfortable. The maintenance has been quite low cost-wise and the reliability has been outstanding! I replaced the original battery last year...10 years later...and it still runs as smoothly and comfortably as ever. It's super comfortable and fun to drive!
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This is a very reliable and quiet car. It's also quite stylish, much more so than its Maxima cousin. However, its safety features are not as good as those found in today's top family cars, such as the VW Passat or even the new Altima. It lacks a side curtain airbag option, standard traction control, and its IIHS offset crash test results are mediocre.
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It's great to hear that you're enjoying your car so far! It sounds like you made the right choice in selecting a commuter car with luxury features. The car seems to have everything you need, including a spacious trunk for your golf clubs, leather seats, CD player, phone connectivity, and heated seats. Plus, it looks good too!
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I purchased my i30t just over 3 months ago with 52K miles on the clock. Even after 4K more miles, I am still amazed by it! The engine is incredibly smooth with excellent acceleration. I believe it's the impressive torque that allows the car to effortlessly cruise at 65mph with less than 2500 rpm on the Tachometer. Overall, it's been a fantastic car with just the right amount of pep, class, and style for me to fall in love with it. Nothing is overdone, and nothing is left out (except for a few inches for my legs).
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I recently acquired a 99 I30 and I am thoroughly impressed with it. The car is a real head-turner, and the leather seats are incredibly comfortable. The speed and pick-up are exceptional. Although I bought it used with 36000 miles on it and a few missing items inside, I confidently went to the dealership and replaced them. Now, the car is in mint condition.
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Jovani Cummerata 2024-06-29
The car has a solid and comfortable ride, with very responsive handling. It's a nice combination of both. Although fuel economy has been disappointing, there are lots of nice extras such as heated seats, auto-adjusting rearview mirrors, and versatile heat and air controls. While the interior design could use some improvement, with small glove box and storage container in the armrest, as well as small openings for beverages, the rear seats are comfortable and roomy. However, trunk space was greatly sacrificed. Overall, this is one fun car!
Jules Bernier 2024-03-23
Although I initially had high hopes for my car, unfortunately, it required a significant amount of maintenance within months of purchase. Despite the worn out struts and various sensor issues, the car did have some positive qualities such as good visibility, functioning A/C, and decent pickup for an older V6. However, after spending approximately 10k in repairs on various parts, I decided to trade it in for a newer, more reliable vehicle. While it was comfortable, quiet, and fun to drive, the unreliability was simply unacceptable. Despite the rave reviews I read before purchasing the car, it was not able to meet my expectations in terms of reliability.