2001 Infiniti I30: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
75 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
106,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 52 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 75 complaints (14.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 21.3% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 16.0% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 6 |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 |
Suspension: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 10; Air Bags: 8; Electrical System: 6; Steering: 6; Structure:Body: 6; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 6; Suspension:Rear: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 21 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 8
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 5; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 4; 2010: 8; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2015: 6; 2016: 1; 2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2020: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10023378 · 2003-06-19 (June 19, 2003)
WHEN I AM IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC AFTER 30-45 MINUTES OF TIME THE ENGINE IDLES VERY FAST. I HAVE TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE VERY HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE STOPPED. WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE ENGINE RPM READS 1100 (IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT OCCURRING IT IS USUALLY 750 RPM IN IDLE OR WHEN STOPPED) WITHOUT PUTTING MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE CARS DRIVES AT 30 MPH (ALMOST AS IF IT IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE EVEN THOUGH THE CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT ENGAGED) WHEN THIS IS OCCURRING AND I COME TO A STOP AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK THE ENGIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10058767 · 2004-02-23 (February 23, 2004)
2001 INFINITI I30. THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON ALL 2K AND UP MODELS, INCLUDING I35. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FAN (I.E. FAN THAT BLOWS HEATED AND AC COOLED AIR INTO THE CABIN) MAKES A ANNOYING BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE FAN IS ON LOW. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM AND THE DEALER WILL FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078298 · 2004-06-16 (June 16, 2004)
CAR FLIPPED OVER DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE. SUSPENSION PART WAS SUBJECT OF MAY 2002 RECALL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078389 · 2004-06-17 (June 17, 2004)
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AFTER 18-20,000 MILES. ROTORS CUT ONCE. NEXT TIME ROTORS REPLACED . 3RD TIME ROTORS CUT AND NEW PADS GIVEN. 4TH TIME ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. ALL DONE AT NO COST TO ME UNDER WARRANTY AND LAST TIME AS COURTESY BY INFINITI. OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THE QUALITY OF THE ROTORS. SHOULD BE RECALLED AND WARRANTED FOR 100,000 MILES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078389 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10089253 · 2004-08-09 (August 9, 2004)
INFORMATION REQUEST REGARDING RECALL 02V146000 WITH THE 2001 INFINITI I30. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THE MALFUNCTION, THE NUMBER OF OWNERS NOTIFIED, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS, THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS, THE AMOUNT OF DEATHS OR INJURIES, AND ANY INFO REGARDING SETTLEMENTS PAID BY INFINITY OR NISSAN. (ALL IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL) *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10089253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10103450 · 2005-01-05 (January 5, 2005)
THE FRONT DISC BRAKES WERE WARPED AT 30,000 MI. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD RE-SURFACE THE BRAKES BUT THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. THE CONSUMER REFUSED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AT 42,000 MI. THE DEALER MACHINED THE ROTORS AND REPLACED THE PADS. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT 20K MILES AND THE WARRANTY LASTED UNTIL 48K. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10103450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110208 · 2005-02-09 (February 9, 2005)
I OWN A 2001 INFINITI I30. I HAVE A RECURRENT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR. THE CAR SHAKES SO MUCH WHEN I'M BRAKING DRIVING AT AROUND 65 MPH. IT MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS BECAUSE I HAVE A TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME WAS WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY ABOUT A COUPLE YEARS OLD. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH THE ROTOR AND THE BRAKES FOR ME WITHOUT CHARGE. THE SERVICE PERSON AGREED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. THE THIRD TIME I TOOK MY …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10117000 · 2005-03-28 (March 28, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BEARING AND HUB WORE OUT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10117000 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V146000 · Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
Reported: 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V287000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2015-05-15 (May 15, 2015)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V008000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2020-01-09 (January 9, 2020)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗