1994 Infiniti J30 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
108,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 18.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 |
Air Bags: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 1; 2000: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 726523 · 2000-08-03 (August 3, 2000)
POSSIBLE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE OVERREVVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO HOLD A CRUISING SPEED. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $3,600 FOR REMANUFACTURED PART. FAILURE AT ONLY 76K MILES SEEMS PREMATURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 726523 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967651 · 1995-06-23 (June 23, 1995)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ADAPTIVE TYPE OF TRANSMISSION WILL REACT ERRATICALLY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501542 · 1996-01-09 (January 9, 1996)
FUEL INTAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501542 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857937 · 2000-03-06 (March 6, 2000)
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. CONSUMER RAN THROUGH A CAR WASH PARKING LOT BEFORE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN HOLT, THE VEHICEL WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857937 at NHTSA ↗