There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Infiniti I30, but owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Infiniti I30 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 4
- Electrical System › Ignition — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal — 3
- Structure › Body — 3
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Infiniti I30 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 279,000 miles · reported Feb 1, 2018
While working under my car, I noticed that the support structure under the radiator is rusting badly and can be moved by hand. This is not safe and appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. I came across similar complaints about the same model of nissan infiniti. I feel that since this is definitely a safety issue, the company should warn owners and recall the vehicles for repair at no cost to the owners. This is premature rusting and appears to be vital to the engine stability as well. The vehicle was not in motion but I think that is what I hear rattling when encountering bumps.
Steering · at 200,200 miles · reported Jun 27, 2016
Drive to gas station a mile away was a dangerous experience, the issue I thought was a tire blown out has been inspected by local police officer upon occurrence and determined it is suspension defect. Right rear axle is where the loud grinding started
Structure · reported Jan 5, 2016
I took my car to the mechanic for a loud noise coming from the hood. The mechanic later found out that the noise was coming from belts because the support bar that hold the engine was sagging. This is called the cross member. I learned that the cross member had rusted prematurely. I have also learned that this is a common issue with every i30 model. Infiniti needs to have these support bars replaced before it causes an accident. Ps. Cross members are supposed to last the lifetime of a car being that this is what holds the engine in place, not rust prematurely.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 200,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2015
The passenger front tire blew, the car then locked up, the steering wheel locked up, the car sped out of control (Police estimated up to 70 miles per hour), the car ran into a brick building. The air bags did not deploy! I woke up surrounded by a crowd of people. Although, I pressed the brakes to the floor, and there were black marks on the parking lot leading up to the car inside the brick building, the car continued to accelerate, out of control.
Structure · at 100,700 miles · reported Apr 21, 2013
2000 infiniti i30 with approx. 100k miles. The vehicle is used as a spare and is garage kept. Went to get an oil/filter change and found the frame under the radiator is completely rusted and is actually sagging. It looks like this part of the frame supports the engine mount that's located near the radiator also. Needless to say, this is very unsafe. The rest of the vehicle is in very good condition considering the age of the vehicle. I got an estimate of approx. $1,000 to replace the rusted part of the frame. Searching online, it appears the vehicles built on this chassis have similar rusting…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Infiniti I30 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Infiniti I30?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (14 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.
Are Infiniti recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.