AI Damage1999 Infiniti I30: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Infiniti I30 filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 26
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 12% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 4% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- Air bags: 13 complaints (50% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (15% of all).
- Structure: 3 complaints (12% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (8% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (4% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- manual, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 26 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Takata recall I have a infiniti i30t it has the air bag light just flashing I have brought it in and they suggested I should contact you I don't have a error code for you but if you would want more info feel free to contact me at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.
2/21/21, turning on the ignition created a severely rough idle, the auto could not maintain "running status", a severe fuel odor ensued with blue-black smoke billowing out of the exhaust pipe. Towed to the nissan dealer in shingle springs, ca. Per the dealer evaluation: #2 fuel injector replacement and "o" rings.
Upon inspection, he informed me that the front core support (the box beam frame member that extends the width of the car and supports the radiator) was rusted through. The corrosion is severe to the point that the sides of the beam are eaten away over 1/3 to 1/2 the length.
Reclined drivers seat which activated "air bag" warning light continuously flashing. This is a serious safety flaw which needs to be fixed by the manufacturer. Unknown whether air bag still works and very bright flashing indicator causes serious distraction while driving especially at night.
The contact was driving when he noticed smoking emitting from the hood into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the diode ignited, causing a fire in the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired.
Within 2-5 minutes I had to put something in car and noticed smoke flowing out of grill area, and popped the hood, and noticed orange flame in alternator. Fire dept. Was called to scene, and a report is available.
1999 infiniti i30 hood shocks failed almost slamming on consumer fingers. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and asked them to send a replacement hood shock. The manufacturer refused to honor the consumers request because the hood shock on the consumer's vehicle was not recalled.
Dt: contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The problem has been remedied twice, but within 6 months to a year the light came back on. The dealer did know why the light kept coming on.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,316 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).
On average one model year of the I30 has 28 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 26, about average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Infiniti I30?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, structure. Total complaints: 26. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: airbag warning light (31%), warning lights, check engine (19%), smoke, burning smell, fire (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Infiniti I30?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Infiniti I30 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.