repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2001 Infiniti I30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2001 Infiniti I30, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-287 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Infiniti I30 has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
11Structure2 crash/fire/injury
8Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
6Steering
5Engine and engine cooling
5Power train
188 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 8 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Infiniti I30 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
no report yet
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other I30 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I30 median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Infiniti I30 safety ratings
2001 Infiniti I30 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Infiniti I30, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What I30 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In the last 2 months I have had the front passenger tire blow out 3 times. After this last tire repair the car started to shake, vibrate and make a knocking noise while driving. When driving faster the steering wheel would jerk me almost offthe road. It was so bad I pulled over and when I looked at…
THERE IS VIBRATION AND A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. IT IS HARD TO STEER STRAIGHT ON ROAD. THE REAR SUSPENSION INCLUDING IT'S PARTS HAVE FAILED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS CAUSED THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO DEGENERATE CONSIDERABLY CAUSING PERSISTANT VIBRATION AND A…
TAKATA RECALL FOR FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK. I THINK THIS VEHICLE BELONGS IN THE LIST AND OF THE I30T 2001 INFINITI AND SO DOES THE MECHANIC THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE
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