2001 Infiniti I30 problems
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Common 2001 Infiniti I30 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2001 Infiniti I30, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical System Issues:
Common complaints included problems with power windows, power locks, and other electrical components. These issues were often linked to a faulty electrical system or a failing battery.
- Suspension Issues:
Owners reported issues with the struts and shocks, leading to a rough ride and poor handling. Worn-out suspension components were often the cause of these problems.
- Steering Issues:
Some owners experienced problems with the power steering system, such as loss of power steering assist or a hard-to-turn steering wheel. These issues were typically due to a faulty power steering pump or a leak in the power steering system.
- Brake Issues:
Complaints included brake noise, brake pedal vibration, and brake failure. These issues were commonly caused by worn-out brake pads or a failing brake master cylinder.
- Cooling System Issues:
Problems with the radiator, coolant leaks, and overheating were reported. These issues were often linked to a failing water pump or a damaged radiator.
- Fuel System Issues:
Owners also reported problems with the fuel pump, fuel lines, and fuel injectors. These issues were frequently attributed to a lack of maintenance or failing fuel system components.
These common problems with the 2001 Infiniti I30 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any signs of trouble to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of the vehicle.
What type of drive is the Infiniti I30?
Type: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger luxury sedan.
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 under Toyota?
INFINITI is a division of the Japanese automotive manufacturing company, Nissan Motor Co., which handles the production of Nissan's luxury vehicles.
Is INFINITI the same as Toyota?
INFINITI is still a division of Nissan Motor Co., a Japanese automotive manufacturing company. The brand was officially launched in 1989, around the same time that Honda and Toyota launched their own luxury divisions, Acura and Lexus respectively.
2001 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:
- Suspension problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Infiniti I30 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Infiniti I30
The NHTSA has received 79 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Infiniti I30. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Infiniti I30 vehicles.
2021-12-31
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-27
- VIN: JNKCA31A51T
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: In the last 2 months I have had the front passenger tire blow out 3 times. After this last tire repair the car started to shake, vibrate and make a knocking noise while driving. When driving faster the steering wheel would jerk me almost offthe road. It was so bad I pulled over and when I looked at the front passenger tire it was smoking and sitting sideways. I had to get my vehicle towed and now I have no way to work. I have included an estimate of the repairs as well as a written warranty that was given to the previous owner. I was told this was no longer valid since I am not the original owner of the vehicle. The way the steering jerked and how the tire went sideways I feel that is a safety issue.
2020-07-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-01
- VIN: JNKCA31A21T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A REGULAR SMOG CHECK, AND THE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THERE IS 1 OPEN RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. I CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH INFINITI OF ROSEVILLE. BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN AND THE TECH TOLD ME THERES NO NEED TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS BEING AS THE CAR HAS 202K MILES.
2020-05-13
AIR BAGS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JNKCA31A81T
- Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND OWNED A 2001 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS IN LINE AT A DRIVE THRU, A SMELL EMITTED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AS THE BURNING SMELL PROGRESSED, SHE ALSO SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE LINE AND CHECKED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WHERE SHE SAW FLAMES COMING THE ENGINE. AUTHORITIES WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE OF THE FIRE; HOWEVER, BEFORE THEY ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE HAD EXPLODED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON EXPLOSION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AT THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE EXPLOSION AND WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A TAKATA RECALL ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V008000 (AIR BAGS) THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2018-10-27
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-15
- VIN: JNKCA31A81T
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: THERE IS VIBRATION AND A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. IT IS HARD TO STEER STRAIGHT ON ROAD. THE REAR SUSPENSION INCLUDING IT'S PARTS HAVE FAILED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO DEGENERATE CONSIDERABLY CAUSING PERSISTANT VIBRATION AND A CLUNKING NOISE. THIS ALSO CREATES A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. IT CANNOT BE PROPERLY CENTERED. THE RIGHT REAR SEVERLY UNDER STEERS. THERE IS A DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE LINK, SPRINGS AND STRUTS AND A DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION.
2018-10-26
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-17
- VIN: JNKCA31A81T
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: TAKERS RECALL WHEEL JERKS TO EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT AND CAUSES CARE TO JERK TO EITHER SIDE I WAS GOING 55 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR AND IT ALMOST THREW ME COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD AND ANOTHER TIME IT JERKED ME TOWARDS A CAR COMING HEAD ON AT ME.
2018-10-26
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-29
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL FOR FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK. I THINK THIS VEHICLE BELONGS IN THE LIST AND OF THE I30T 2001 INFINITI AND SO DOES THE MECHANIC THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE
2018-02-14
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-15
- VIN: JNKCA31A11T
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING THE CAR THE ENGINE WAS WARM AND RUNNING JUST FINE. THEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE CAR AT 40 MPH ENGINE BEGIN WILDLY REVVING THE RPMS WENT DIRECTLY HOME AND IN PARK IT WAS DOING THE SAME THING. TURNED IT OFF CALLED A TOW TRUCK HAD IT TOWED IN TO LOCAL SHOP. A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SHOWING A P0505 CODE. THE SHOP REPLACED THE IACM AND THEN THE ECU AT A COST OF OVER CAR WAS RETURNED SAME CODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THE MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD NOT RELEARN IDLE AND TO DRIVE IT AROUND AND SEE IF THAT WOULD HELP. I AM AN ELDERLY WOMAN AND I SPEND THE NEXT FEW DAYS RIDING THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR IN CONTROL. IDLE WAS RUNNING HIGH IN PARK AND DRIVE. I WAS BECOMING AFRAID OF THE CAR AND DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE INFINITI DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WITH SAME P0505 CODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IN LESS THEN SEVEN DAYS THE IACM AND ECU ONCE AGAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THAT'S BECAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND SINCE THEY ARE FLUID FILLED THEY LEAKED CAUSING THE OTHER PARTS TO SHORT OUT. THE INFINITI DEALER SAID THE THREE PARTS ARE ALL ON THE SAME CIRCUIT BUT THIS IS ONLY KNOWN TO INFINITI MECHANICS. THE REPAIR IS NOW OVER $3000.00 PUS THE FIRST CHARGE. THIS IS WAY MORE THEN MY CAR VALUE. I RESEARCHED THIS CONDITION ON THE INTERNET. KIDS HAVE BEEN DRIVING THESE CARS WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS AT 80 MPH WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. I NEVER WRITE ANYTHING ON THE INTERNET BUT I AM CONCERNED THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE A CRASH AND SOMEONE MAY BE SERIOUSLY HURT. CAR HAS 110000. MILES I WILL PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET BUT I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.
2018-02-06
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA31A11T
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE MIDDLE LANE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AT THE INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS, THE LANE WAS STUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND THERE WAS NO SPACE TO GO. IN ORDER NOT TO BLOCK THE INTERSECTION, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS. WHILE I WAS WAITING AT THE LIGHTS, AFTER 10 SECONDS THE OTHER CAR CAME CLOSER WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN AND HIT MY CAR FROM THE BEHIND. I WAS REAR-ENDED ON THAT INCIDENT.
2017-12-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-29
- VIN: JNKCA31A21T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL".... I RECEIVED AN AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL BACK IN OCT 2013. I TOOK THE CAR TO KUNI WESTSIDE INIFINITI, LYNNWOOD, WA.... THEY COMPLETED THE RECALL WITH INFLATOR -AIR BAG, AS-K8E61-7994D. I AM UNAWARE AS TO WHICH AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. RECENTLY THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD STARTED FLASHING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECENT RECALL, JUST THE ONE BACK IN 2013. THEY INFORMED ME TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY WOULD CHECK IT OUT... THE DEALERSHIP IS APPROX 80 MILES AWAY FROM MY HOME. I AM 88 YRS OLD AND I HAVE YET TO TAKE IT IN.... WHAT IS THE "FLASHING LIGHT" TELLING ME???
2017-11-15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA31A61T
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: IT DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. WAS REAR ENDED AND SO IT DIDN'T DEPLOY AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. IT WAS IN MOTION.
2017-11-12
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA31A11T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL, INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH THE CAR. OTHER VEHICLE AT FAULT, RAN STOP SIGN. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS, AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. DAUGHTER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.
2017-10-24
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-08
- VIN: JNKCA31A61T
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE LITE FOR THE AIRBAG STAYS ON;ALSO THE MAIN COMPUTER FOR THE CAR FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE CAR WOULD NOT START
2017-02-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-10
- VIN: JNKCA31A41T
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
- Summary: CAR HAS DEVELOPED ISSUES STARTING AND MAINTAINING SMOOTH IDLE ONCE STARTED. INITIALLY, A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE ISSUES AS THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE. IT WAS CHANGED AT A COST OF $800. THIS DID NOT ALLEVIATE THE ISSUE. AFTER FURTHER TESTS, THEY DETERMINED IT WAS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). THIS HAD TO BE CHANGED BY AN INFINITI DEALERSHIP. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL BODY AND WOULD COST $1300 TO REPAIR AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I INQUIRED IF THIS MEANT THE ECM WOULD NEED REPLACEMENT AND THEY SAID IT WOULDN'T. AFTER REPLACING THE THROTTLE CONTROL BODY, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED SINCE IT INTERACTS WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL BODY AND ECM AND THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE TO MAKE IT ALL WORK PROPERLY. THIS WOULD COST AN ADDITIONAL $3900. AT THIS POINT, SINCE THE CAR'S BLUE BOOK VALUE IS LESS THAN $3000, IT NO LONGER MADE SENSE TO MAKE THE REPAIR BUT I DID HAVE TO PAY THE $1300 TO COVER THE COST OF THE REPLACED THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE TO INFINITI (AND NISSAN) AND THEY KNOW THE EXACT STEPS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MY COMPLAIN IS THAT THEY DO NOT DISCLOSE THE FULL SPECTRUM AND COSTS OF THE REPAIR UNTIL AFTER THEY'VE HAD YOU PERFORM AT LEAST ONE OF THE THREE OR FOUR REPAIRS "NECESSARY TO UNCOVER THE FULL EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM" THEREBY ENSURING THEY GET PAID AT LEAST $1000 OR MORE JUST TO GET YOU ON THE HOOK FOR A LARGER BILL LATER. THIS IS ESSENTIALLY A BAIT-AND-SWITCH SERVICE SCAM AND I'M HOPING THE NHTSA TAKES THE MANUFACTURER TO TASK ON THIS AND ISSUES AN IMMEDIATE RECALL RELATED TO THIS SERIOUS ENGINEERING/DESIGN FLAW THAT REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL COSTS TO THE CONSUMER TO REPAIR A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE.
2016-02-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: JNKCA31A31T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL.
2015-08-26
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-15
- VIN: JNKCA31A61T
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SWERVED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THE STEERING MADE A SHAKING MOTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE UNTIL THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V146000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2015-08-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-04
- VIN: JNKCA31A21T
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE RADIATOR, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME BY THE LOWER TIE BAR WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE ENTIRE TIE BAR AND RE-WELDED IT TO THE FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
2015-06-01
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-01
- VIN: JNKCA31A11T
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2001 INFINTI 115000 MILES LOWER CENTER OF RADIATOR SUPPORT WHERE MOTOR MOUNT IS LOCATED BECAME ROTTED OUT WITH RUST. I NOTICED IT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND WIRE BRUSHED THE RUST AWAY AND PAINTED IT WITH RUST STOPPING PAINT BUT IT HAS ONLY CONTINUED TO RUST AND ROT. WHEN I SEARCH THE INTERNET I VIEWED MANY PICTURES FROM OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM
2015-05-12
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-29
- VIN: JNKCA31A61T
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DASH SIGNAL FOR THE AIR BAG COMES ON DESPITE THE FACT THAT I HAVE PUT THE HARNESS ON AND CONTINUES TO FLASH EVEN AFTER YOU START DRIVING UNTIL YOU END YOUR TRIP! IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE HARNESS IS NOT SET!!
2015-04-01
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JNKCA31A01T
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HIT MY CAR. IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
2015-02-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-01
- VIN: JNKCA31A0YT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVING OR IDLING. STALLED AT 15 MPH IN A TRAFFIC CIRCLE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. WIFE WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED. HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE TO RESTART. STALLS AT IDLE WHEN WAITING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT TO CHANGE. NISSAN KNOWS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 I30. THE PROBLEM IS THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IAC), THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH SHORT OUT CAUSING THE IAC TO SHORTOUT WHICH CAUSES THE ECM TO SHORTOUT. NISSAN KNOWS THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND STILL EXPECTS THE OWNERS TO PAY FOR THEIR FAULTY ENGINEERING. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS PROBLEM IS TALKED ABOUT ALL OVER THE INTERNET BY OWNERS OF THESE I30 AND MAXIMAS. *TR
2014-09-09
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-04
- VIN: JNKCA31A81T
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,981.
2014-08-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-14
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT UNDER THE RADIATOR IS RUSTING OUT ON MY 2001 I 30. THE CAR IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST. INFINITY IS USING LOW GRADE METAL BECAUSE THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. *TR
2014-08-01
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-30
- VIN: JNKCA31A11T
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: LOWER RADIATOR CENTER SUPPORT AND TIE BAR ARE VERY BADLY CORRODED.AS PER RAMSEY INFINITY DEALER IN RAMSEY,NJ.VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE.RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP. INFINITY CUSTOMER CARE REP TOLD ME THAT VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.CORRODED PART IS PART OF BODY STRUCTURE.INFINITY MUST ADVICE ALL OWNER TO INSPECT THIS PART.THEY SHOULD RECALL VEHICLES FOR INSPECTION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.. PROBLEM WAS DISCOVER DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE SERVICE. *TR
2014-07-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-23
- VIN: JNKCA31A51T
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND WILL NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 130,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
2014-04-09
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-01
- VIN: JNKCA31A21T
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD A SHORT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO SEE THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR AND BRAKE LIGHT SENSOR ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE RADIO AND CLOCK HAD NOT WORKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECL COMPUTER HAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V146000 (SUSPENSION) AND HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
2001 Infiniti I30 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2001 Infiniti I30.
2020-01-09
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
2015-05-15
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
2002-05-30
- Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINKS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WITH NEW ONES. 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.
Negative 2001 Infiniti I30 car reviews
Positive 2001 Infiniti I30 car reviews
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We looked at Audi, Volvo, and VW Passat, but the Infiniti was the clear winner, even though we had a bit of a rough time with the sales experience. The 60,000 mile warranty was a huge plus, and we haven't had any issues with the car, except for the time it decided to hit a concrete pole at the car wash. Just a heads up, the fog lamps can be quite expensive.
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I'm so glad to hear that you were able to find a great deal on your I30 at the dealership with only 65000 miles! It sounds like the dealership took great care of the car by replacing the O2 sensors at 60000 miles. Since purchasing the car, you've put an additional 8000 miles on it and it's still running great! It's wonderful to hear that you're averaging 27-28 mpg while cruising at 70 MPH. You've even upgraded the tires to 225 x 65 x 16 (Regatta 2s) at 35 PSI and the ride is super smooth. It's great to hear that you're planning on keeping this car for a long time and that it's performing so well. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope you continue to enjoy your I30!
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Welcome back to the I30! It's great to hear that even after almost 3 years of being garaged, it still looks fresh. Although the paint may have seen better days, the car still cruises effortlessly on European highways with cruise control set at nearly 100mph. The midrange power is excellent, although fuel economy may be a bit of a trade-off. The suspension is tuned for comfort, making it a smooth ride, but it can get a bit unsettled during small-radius backroad turns. After 60,000 miles, the only issue has been with the O2 sensor, but otherwise, it has been trouble-free. I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy this car for at least another 5 years. The Bose radio is a great feature, although the rear parcel shelf mounted subwoofer can become boomy. Overall, this car is a great value and a great choice.
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I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with this car. I bought it 3 and a half years ago with only 14k miles on it, and I've only had to do routine maintenance since then. Thanks to regular maintenance, it has great fuel economy. Even with 94,000 miles on it, the car still runs like it's brand new! It's amazing how it drives like a sports car while still comfortably seating 4 adults. I highly recommend it!
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Well built, with excellent performance and quiet operation.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2001 Infiniti I30 problems:
2001 INFINITI I30 Problems and Complaints - 3 Issues
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Problem with your 2001 INFINITI I30? Our list of 3 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2001 INFINITI I30.
2001 Infiniti i30 intermittent starting problems (111k miles) : r ...
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Oct 4, 2021 ... 2001 Infiniti i30 intermittent starting problems (111k miles). Hey ... common issues with these cars and they were relatively cheap and easy jobs.
2001 Infiniti I30 Idle problem. Please HELP!! - Nissan Forum ...
https://forums.nicoclub.com/2001-infiniti-i30-idle-problem-please-help-t594589.html
Nov 10, 2014 ... I been reading about this problems a lot in past few days and seems like common problem. Please, can you help me with where to start??? Need to ...
2000 Infiniti I30 Transmission Issues. (Video) - Maxima Forums
https://maxima.org/forums/5th-generation-maxima-2000-2003/673449-2000-infiniti-i30-transmission-issues-video.html
Dec 26, 2013 ... It is ITB00-029B, dated Sept 25, 2001. MaxMike93's Avatar. MaxMike93 , 12-25-2013 11:40 PM. Senior Member. That's exactly what my 2000 I30 does!
2001 Infiniti I30 Reviews - Carsurvey.org
http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/infiniti/i30/2001/
Tricky brake pedal switch. Pain to change. The after market doesn't work well. Went to the junk yard, pulled a Nissan switch from a Maxima. No problems since ...
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Are you having problems with your 2001 Infiniti I30?
Ignatius Maggio 2024-10-18
I noticed that many of you rated the 2001 I30 a 10. However, as an owner of one myself, I have to disagree. After just a 45-minute drive, my behind is killing me and there is too much wind noise. Maybe some of you upgraded from a Cavalier! :)
Ernest Schuster 2024-07-14
I purchased the car in 2005 from Team Nissan in Oxnard, CA. Unfortunately, they did not inform me that the car had been in an accident, which caused some issues such as the hood not having a VIN. Over the course of four years, I put 80k miles on it, but it was not running for 18 months of that time. I had to replace several parts including the wheel bearings, two alternators, VSS sensor, starter, ignition, and radiator. While the car performs well when you punch it, it feels quite heavy otherwise. Compared to the '05 Altima V6, this car falls short in terms of quickness both offline and during driving, despite having only 23 more horsepower. I do like the exterior and interior, but the leather seats are cracking, the clock wand rattles, there is wind noise from the back window, and the paint is fading horribly. I had always wanted an Infiniti, but unfortunately, this car became a financial burden after only a year. I am disappointed with Team Infiniti, but I hope that they can improve their customer service in the future.
Josue Cruickshank 2024-03-24
I am disappointed with the performance of this car. Despite having only 53,000 miles, I have had to replace several parts including the driver automatic seat, oxygen sensor, muffler, brakes (front and rear pads and rotors), and all 4 tires. As a luxury car, I expected better durability and reliability.
Myron Olson 2024-03-13
The car has been driven for 1 year, covering a distance of 130,000km since its purchase at 117,000km. Although the alternator had to be replaced, the car performs well when floored. However, during normal throttle, the car feels heavy and big, and the turning circle is quite large. The fuel economy is not great, and while regular fuel can be used, premium fuel is recommended. On the bright side, the car is excellent for highway cruising, and it boasts a long list of options. The trunk and interior spaces are both huge, but the material quality is not up to par with Acura/Lexus. Unfortunately, it lacks the MIST wiper operation that sweeps only once, a feature even the Civic has. Instead, the wiper needs to be turned on and off for occasional wiper sweeps. The standard HID is good, but it could use more brightness.