AI Damage1995 Infiniti J30: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Infiniti J30 filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and visibility. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 19
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 16% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 16% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seats 11% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 11% of all complaints
- 7 Electrical system 5% of all complaints
- 8 Equipment 5% of all complaints
- Air bags: 3 complaints (16% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (16% of all).
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Seats: 2 complaints (11% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (11% of all).
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
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 19 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 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
The impact of this accident should have deployed airbag, however did not. (dot number: 085upto299 tiresize: 215/65r15)
Consumer was involved in a minor collision driving at 7 mph which caused the driver's and passenger's air bags to deploy, resulting in injuries to the occupant and severe damage to the vehicle. .et.
Air bag system malfuntioned during 2 accidents, at both accidents the vehicle was going 40-45 mph and a frontal collision occurred, caused extensive damage to vehicle without prior warning.
While hwy driving one day in j30, vehicle suddenly violently became unmanageable, vibrating, pulling, difficult to steer. Pulled off the road to see that 2 front tires and one back had terribly deformed-belts delaminated and bulging in various places. Had to have car towed to pep boys store # 165.
Sun roof and power windows. Headlamp relay was fixed in 10/2002 and has already malfunctioned.
When turning the vehicle to the right after the engine is warm, the driver's seat automatically reclines. This could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The dealer does not know the cause but believes a switch is worn or faulty.
A mechanic determined that the heater core needed to be replaced. Also, consumer was having problems with the transmission slipping.
Consumer stated that while driving and no warning there is a terrible glare coming from the front windshield and it is distracting the consumers view of seeing. Dealer notified.
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 8,439 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the J30 has 8 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 19, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Infiniti J30?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, visibility, fuel system. Total complaints: 19. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (11%), unintended acceleration (11%), vibration (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Infiniti J30?
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 1995 Infiniti J30 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 1995 models
Read also
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 2026-11-06.