Complaints
28
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Infiniti I30 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Avg mileage:82,066 mi
#23 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
#32 complaints
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Infiniti I30.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 5 | — | — | 82,066 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,066
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Infiniti I30 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Infiniti I30 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1997 Infiniti I30 has 28 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Infiniti I30?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (5 complaints, avg 82,066 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1997 Infiniti I30?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,066 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Infiniti I30?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Infiniti I30 include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Infiniti I30 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Infiniti I30?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti I30 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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