1998 INFINITI I30

2 recalls, 61 complaints - 93 TSBs

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

161,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Consequence

IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR.

17,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

61 total complaints 7 crashes 6 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR	7
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1

Incident date: Mar 2, 2016

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING, DEALERSHIP INDICATED "A VERY COMMON PROBLEM" FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE INFINIITI . WELL A COMMON PROBLEM TO ME SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD OVER $1000 DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH TAKATA INFLATORS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON MILLIO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 16, 2017

WHILE DRIVING HOME COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE IN THE WIRING CAR STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND EVENTUALLY DIED IN THE ROAD, JUMP STARTED IT TO GET TO A SHOP WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR, BOUGHT NEW ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE CAR SHORTED OUT AGAIN LOST POWER AND ONCE AGAIN DIED ON... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2017

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR HAS MANUFACTURE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIX FOR NO XCOST

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR HAS MANUFACTURE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIX FOR NO XCOST

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR HAS MANUFACTURE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIX FOR NO XCOST

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR TURNS OFF BY IT SELF

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR TURNS OFF BY IT SELF

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL THE CAR TURNS OFF BY IT SELF

Incident date: Sep 12, 2001

I PURCHASED THIS CAR, AS THE SECOND OWNER, IN 2001, AND EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE. WITHIN 6 MONTHS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVOLVED - I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE ASKED A FEW MECHANICS ABOUT IT, BUT THEY ALL SAID THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW I... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SMOKE AND FIRE BEGAN TO RISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ALTERNATOR SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE FIRE. THE MANUFAC... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 27, 2011

Fire

Incident date: Feb 16, 2011

INFINITI I30 AIR BAG RED LIGHT ON DASH BLINKING INDICATING FAULTY AIR BAGS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE AIR BAGS ARE FUNCTIONAL OR IF IT IS JUST THE LIGHT. INFINITI WANTS > $600 TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG WHICH ONLY SEEMS TO LAST A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. MANY OWNERS HA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2009

IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009, I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH INFINITI AND NHTSA REGARDING A STRUCTURAL DEFECT TO THE FRAME OF MY 1998 INFINITI I30T. BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN, THE FRAME ROTTED AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED UNDER THE ENGINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. MECHANICS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO D... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2010

I OWN A 1998 INFINITI I30. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2010, MY DAUGHTER NICHOLE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENTLY THE CAR ACCELERATED TO OVER 4000 RMP WITHOUT HER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE WITH ALL PRESSURE SHE COULD MUSTER (2 FEET) AND EVENTUALLY PUT TH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2002

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WAS TOLD SENSOR WENT BAD. MADE REPAIR. ABOUT TWO YEARS LATER, AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON WITH SIMILAR PROBLEM. WAS TOLD AIR BAGS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL WHEN AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. *TR

Incident date: Dec 15, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITY I30. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE SMELLED RUBBER BURNING AND THE FOLLOWING DAY HE HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL GARAGE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE BURNING SMELL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT H... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2009

IN JUNE 2009, I TOOK MY 1998 INFINITI I30T INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE. THE DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FRAME HAD ROTTED UNDER THE ENGINE & HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE BODY. HE THEN INFORMED ME THAT CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN THE FRAME CO... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1,000. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2007

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MANY 1998 INFINITI I30'S AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET. NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. LIGHT SUGGESTS THAT THE AIRBAG IS FAULTY HOWEVER NISSAN SAYS THIS IS NOT THE CASE. FAULTY OR NOT THE FLASHING LIGHT SUGGESTS SAFET... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2007

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT 33,000. DIAGNOSIS: A BAD SENSOR FOR DRIVER'S SIDE BAG. EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER. THEY WANTED $700 TO FIX IT. TURNS OUT THERE IS A RESET METHOD THAT WILL TURN OFF THE LIGHT IF IT IS NOT DEFECTIVE, AND ONLY NEEDS TO BE RESET. THE DEALER DID NOT TRY THIS, OR OFFER... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2007

CHECK OUT THIS SITE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH I30 HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/VIEWCOMMENTS_REVIEW_71712.HTML AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES. THIS WOULD INDICATE THAT THE AIRBAG IS MALFUNCTIONING OR THE SYSTEM LIGHT, BUT IN EITHER CASE WE KNOW NOT WHICH. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING S... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2007

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES REPEATEDLY. CAR HAS JUST TURNED OVER 40000 MILES. DEALERSHIP (CREST) IN PLANO CHARGES $130 JUST TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND DIAGNOSE. NEW SENSOR PLUS INSTALLATION COSTS $500. NOT WORTH THE COST ON A 1998 VEHICLE. COMPLAINED THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY/NISSAN ISSUE. COMPLAINTS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1998 INFINITE I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOT OF NOISE DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND SHE WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Apr 2, 2003

THE AIRBAGS ARE RENDERED USELESS FOR NO APPEARENT REASON OTHER THAN DEFECTIVE FROM THE MAKER. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WHEN THE DEFECT WAS FOUND BY DEALER. DEALER CLAIMED IT TO BE THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND COSTS. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BY NISSAN. *JB

Incident date: Jul 1, 2005

AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND CONTINUES TO DO SO. I HAVE NOT INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AS OF YET, BUT DECIDED TO INCLUDE MY EXPERIENCE AFTER READING THE ENTRY FROM EARLY APRIL, 2006. *JB

Incident date: Mar 27, 2006

THE AIR BAG LIGHT OF MY 1998 INFINITY I-30 BEGAN FLASHING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I NOTED TWO TSB CONCERNING A MANUFACTURER DEFECT RELATED TO THE SEAT HARNESS TRIGGERING THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN 1998/1999. I PROVIDED THE TSB TO MY LOCAL INFINITY DEALER IN ELK GROVE, CA WHO CHARGED ME $110 DIAGNOSTIC C... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2006

Incident date: Jan 1, 2005

TRUNK CENTER PANEL BOWED CAUSING WATER TO BE TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK. POURS WATER INTO TRUNK AFTER RAIN OR WASH CAUSING CAR TO SMELL MOLDY. FRONT CORNER LIGHT (BESIDE FOG LIGHT) ON DRIVER SIDE IS FULL OF WATER & SLIME. NEITHER OF THESE ARE CRACKED. DEALER WILL CORRECT FOR RIDICULOUS AMOUNT. *NM

Incident date: Jan 1, 2005

Incident date: Jul 19, 2005

AFTER WENT THROUGH A DRIVE-THROUGH TO GET A SANDWICH, I NOTICED THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT ON MY 1998 INFINITI I30 CAME ON. I DROVE TO A NEARBY GAS STATION AND NOTICED THAT MY CAR STARTED SMOKING SLIGHTLY. I CHECKED MY TEMPERATURE LIGHT, IT WAS NORMAL. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND OPENED THE ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 26, 2005

THE SRS LIGHT FLASHED ON THEN OFF WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. THE DRIVER NOTICED ON ANOTHER OCCASION THAT PROBLEM REPEATEDLY HAPPENED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

Crash

Incident date: Oct 14, 2004

CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE HOUSE, AND HAD BEEN STILL FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. WE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND WHEN WE OPENED THE HOOD, THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR STARTED A FIRE INTERNALLY. IT WAS PURE LUCK THE CAR DIDN'T BURN COMPLETELY. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THERE WAS A ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 11, 2004

SINCE I BOUGHT MY 1998 INFINITI I30T, I'VE REPORTED TO THE DEALER (SANTA MONICA INFINITI - PURCHASED FROM AND PEYTON CRAMER INFINITI - RECENT SERVICES) THAT THE TRUNK RELEASE IS DEFECTIVE AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. THEY AGREE THAT A PROBLEM EXIST, BUT WILL NOT PERFORM THE REPAIRS FOR FREE, SINCE IT IS NO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2004

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND KEPT BLINKING. (NAR) *PH *CB

Incident date: May 11, 2004

THE DIODE FAILED INSIDE OF THE ALTERNATOR. AS A RESULT THERE WAS A FIRE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jan 7, 2004

ALTERNATOR FAILED ON NISSAN 1998 I-30. REPORTED TO DEALER A BURNING SMELL AND LOSS OF LIGHTS. DISCOVED TWO PREVIOUS RECALLS FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL YEAR BUT NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS SAID MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ALTHOUGH I ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. PREVIOUS RECALLS WERE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #99V129000 A... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 22, 2003

RECALL NO. #99V129000, DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR: WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. NOTHING ELECTRICAL WOULD WORK IN THE VEHICLE. A TOW TRUCK TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE, WERE IT REMAINS. THERE WAS A RECALL CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER AND... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2003

THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. *JB RETURNED USPS, 2ND ATTEMPT MADE ON 06/08/07 FAILED. *LJ

Incident date: Nov 16, 2002

WE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN, BUT DID NOT PROPERLY SLOW THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURS TWICE MORE OVER THE NEXT MONTH. SO WE TOOK THE CAR BAC... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 24, 2002

I HAVE BEEN IN TWO CAR ACCIDENTS WITH MY I 30 IN BOTH OF THE ACCIDENTS. DT

Crash

Incident date: Aug 13, 2002

ALLSTATE NOT HONORING CLAIM - 888-458-8538 POLICY 916166740. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Incident date: Jul 1, 2001

SOMETIMES SHIFT LEVER WILL COME OUT OF PARK WITHOUT PRESSING BRAKE. TOOK TO DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED THERE WAS A FORIEGN SUBSTANCE INSIDE SHIFTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: May 21, 2001

VEHICLE WAS IDLING ROUGHLY, AND ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. *AK

Incident date: May 21, 2001

VEHICLE WAS IDLING ROUGHLY, AND ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. *AK

Incident date: Aug 19, 2000

WHILE TURNING ON IGINITION SWITCH REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE PROBLEM. ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK THE REAR WINDSHIELD BROKE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. *YH

Incident date: Apr 22, 2000

AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON ABOUT FIVE TIMES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP,AND THEY FIXED IT. CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN AT THIS TIME THAT IF HER VEHICLE COMES INTO CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Incident date: Jan 1, 1998

DRIVER'S SIDE KEY HOLE DIFFECTIVE. YH

Incident date: Jan 25, 1999

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS DUE TO AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, DUE TO THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD, AIR BAGS CAN DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS. *AK.ET.

Incident date: Mar 25, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Showing 50 of 61 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 INFINITI I30

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	25.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	19.0	24.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 INFINITI I30

93 manufacturer communications from 77 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
140000 AIR BAGS	6
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	4
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID	3
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	3
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST	3
020000 SUSPENSION	3

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN I30 P/S RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8145 is no longer active. i?? Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P8145.

350000 EQUIPMENT

EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of

160000 STRUCTURE

PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle o

350000 EQUIPMENT

Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to rea

140000 AIR BAGS

Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% custom

350000 EQUIPMENT

DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner cont

350000 EQUIPMENT

NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and mo

350000 EQUIPMENT

DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. The tool identifies open campaigns on a customized VIN li

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories. SERVICE INFORMATION The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bul

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of thi

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Works

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF,

140000 AIR BAGS

INFINITI: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE. INCLUDED IN THE RESTRAINTS SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUAL (ESM) FOR EACH VEHICLE IS INFORMATION NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SAFELY. IMPROPER MAINTENANC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Ge

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake issues fall into th

020000 SUSPENSION

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

INFINITI: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON LOCATED ON OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES OF VEHICLES CAN BE DISABLED (OR ENABLED) THROUGH EITHER THE "COMFORT & CONV" SETTI

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

INFINITI: REPROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ON ALL QUALIFYING VEHICLES. NO MODELS LISTED. MODEL YEARS 1998-2013. *PE

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

INFINITI: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/BLINKING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

INFINITI: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO APPLIED VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS; NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INFINITI: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION. THE BATTERY IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 G35. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *SLC

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL; VALVE SHIM LIFTER SET, J-45074. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING A NEW TOOL SET THAT HAS BEEN RELEASED AS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCES. *SLC

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

INFORMATION REGARDING TRUNK POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *YH

150000 SEAT BELTS

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES WITH SUNROOF MAY EXHIBIT A POWER AUDIO ANTENNA THAT IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

A POWER SEAT THAT DOES NOT MOVE BACKWARD WHEN OPERATING THE SEAT SWITCH AND ALL OTHER POWER SEAT FUNCTIONS ARE PERFORMING CORRECTLY; A GRINDING OR GRATING NOISE HEARD WHEN OPERATING THE SEAT SWITCH FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING INFINITI REVISED TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRUNK OPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. CUSTOMERS MAY SAY THAT A NOISE OR POP WAS HEARD FROM THE TRUNK AREA JUST BEFORE THEY NOTICED THAT THE TRUNK HAD OPENED. *TT

103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

SOME VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WHERE THE SHIFT HANDLE IS HARD TO MOVE OR OPERATE.

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE INFORMATION STATING THAT A NEW TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER GASKET IS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AN APPLIED VEHICLE IF IT HAS A SPECIFIC RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE IN THE AREA OF THE TIMING CHAIN COVER. *TT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SUBJECT REGARDING A REAR CENTER COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY AVAILABLE IF WATER ENTERS THE LAMP ASSEMBLY AFTER WASHING THE VEHICLE OR AFTER A RAINSTROM ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES JNKCA21A * WT600000 TO JNKCA21A * XT755268. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (8 KPH). *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME CUSTOMER MAY INDICATE THAT A LIGHT TICKING HUMMING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR OF AN VEHICLE WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUN AT LOW FAN SPEEDS (SPEED 1 OR 2). *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

CONCERNS WITH THE TRUNK LID POPPING OPEN. *TT

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE SECOND SASH GUIDE WAS DELETED FROM THE SERVICE PART SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLES STARTING FROM VIN JNKCA21A2XT778370. *TT

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

SUBJECT REGARDING WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE SPRAY PATTERN ADJUSTMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TICKING OR HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUNNING AT LOW FAN SPEEDS (SPEED 1 OR 2). *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING SRS LIGHT. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

THE INFINITI INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM. *TT

114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING EGI HARNESS WIRE BREAKAGE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES DETAILS FOR THE NUMBER ASSIGNMENT MODULE (NAM) PARAMETER AND HANDSET FUNCTIONS (FCN-1) SETTINGS. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

EXHIBITS A WHINING NOISE FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OUTPUT GEAR. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN ON/OFF THROTTLE SHOCK. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (8 KPH). *TT

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

INFORMATION ON ACTIVATING AND DIAGNOSING THE INFINITI COMMUNICATOR IN VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (IVAC). *TT

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

INFORMATION ON THE POWER SEAT CABLE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JNKCA21A3XT750254. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBT AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OUTPUT GEAR WHINE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH IVCS HANDSETS MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE PHONE DOES NOT RING THROUGH VEHICLE SPEAKER. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXHIBITING REAR BRAKE GROAN / HUMMING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING WIND NOISE INCIDENT(S). *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(DTC(S) AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE REPAIR. *TT

220000 SEATS

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES MISSING THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXHIBITING A HESITATION OR THROTTLE SHOCK AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS GENTLY APPLIED. *YC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLE REPAIR. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONCERNS WITH LEFT REAR DOOR DOESN'T UNLOCK WITH REMOTE. *YC

021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

CONDITIONS WITH FRONT SPRING BUZZ/ RATTLE NOISE. *YC

020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLE EXHIBITING STEERING PULL AND / OR DRIFT WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

INFORMATION REGARDING THE POWER SEAT CABLE. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR CONSOLE LID REPAIR. *YC

140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING AND SELF-DIAGNOSIS INDICATES WITHER A DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIRBAG.

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSPECTION AFTER PASSENGER AIR BAG ACTIVATION. *YC

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

CONDITIONS WITH INNER FENDER PROTECTOR OUT OF POSITION. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SUNROOF WATER LEAKAGE. *YC

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

INFORMATION DUE TO HARNESS CONTACT WITH POWER STEERING PULLEY. *YC

INFINITI I30 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INFINITI I30 across all model years (1997, 2004).

13 Total Recalls

345 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

38 Reported Crashes

19 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

INFINITI I30 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2004	2	1	View
2003	2	3	View
2002	3	2	View
2001	3	108	View
2000	0	75	View
1999	0	36	View
1998 (current)	2	61
1997	1	28	View
1996	0	31	View

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M45	138	372	View
M35	134	569	View
Q50	72	696	View
QX50	72	349	View
QX4	72	386	View
QX60	58	784	View
QX80	54	170	View
QX60 HYBRID	54	57	View

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