2000 Infiniti I30 recalls and problems

No recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Infiniti I30.

0
recalls
50
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Infiniti I30 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 1, 2018 · Structure · 279,000 miles

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…

Jun 27, 2016 · Steering · 200,200 miles

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

Jan 5, 2016 · Structure

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…

Aug 9, 2015 · Vehicle speed control · 200,000 miles · crash reported

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…

Apr 21, 2013 · Structure · 100,700 miles

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…

I30 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 05051
2001 37573
2002 2200
2003 2200

Across all years, the 2001 I30 has the most complaints (75). All Infiniti I30 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Infiniti I30 as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Infiniti I30?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (13 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (8).
How many 2000 Infiniti I30 complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 50 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 1, 2018.