1993 Infiniti J30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 1993 Infiniti J30, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Infiniti J30 has problems

24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags76
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling20
Electrical system21
Vehicle speed control20
Tires10
Visibility10
Fuel system, gasoline10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Infiniti J30 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.

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

1993 vs. every other J30 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 J30 median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'96'97'00'01'02'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What J30 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS A IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER'S SON WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE APPROX. 5 MIN. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE WHEN THE DASH DOOR HITTING IT WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG…
Complaint 10031304 · Sep 2, 2003
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIR BAGS CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMERS NECK AND DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF VEHICLE.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER). 541615 DUP OF 541875; POSTED ON 09-07-1999. ALSO 542009 DUP OF 541875; POSTED ON 09-07-1999.*AK
Complaint 541875 · Oct 7, 1998
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS IN COLLISION, CAUSING INJURY. AIR BAGS DESIGNED TO NOT WORK IF VEHICLES BUMPER IS BELOW OTHER VEHICLE. *DSH
Complaint 487711 · Oct 16, 1995

Own a 1993 J30?

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