Worst 2001 Infiniti I30 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Unintended Acceleration
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Infiniti I30.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 125,090 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 2 | 1 | 136,358 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 108,769 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 150,667 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 102,709 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 6 | 1 | — | 102,760 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 5 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2001 Infiniti I30
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,398,531 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2001 Infiniti I30 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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