2000 Infiniti I30 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Infiniti I30.

19992001
Complaints
75
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2000 Infiniti I30 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:21,987 mi
#25 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:65,048 mi
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:108,134 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Infiniti I30.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,987
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,048
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
108,134
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
104,633
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2000 Infiniti I30 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Infiniti I30 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Infiniti I30 has 75 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Infiniti I30?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 21,987 mi); Engine & Cooling (5 complaints, avg 65,048 mi); Suspension Failures (5 complaints, avg 108,134 mi). 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 2000 Infiniti I30?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,951 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Infiniti I30?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Infiniti I30 include 9 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 2000 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Infiniti I30?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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