1994 INFINITI J30

1 recalls, 25 complaints - 46 TSBs

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.

Consequence

A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.

79,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

25 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	5
AIR BAGS	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	1
POWER TRAIN	1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	1

Incident date: Jun 9, 2009

GOODYEAR MODEL GT-1 ON 1994 INFINITY RIGHT REAR TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE IN ONE PIECE. *TR

Incident date: Oct 26, 2003

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOYED. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL AND SAFELY PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I SUSTAINED SCRAPES AND BRUISES ON MY LEFT FOREARM. OTHER PASSENGERS (1 ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND A CHILD... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 28, 2003

WHEN HIT AT 65MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Crash 1 injured

AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON MODERATE IMPACT COLLISION. RIGHT EYE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY AIR BAG. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED FOR INJURY TO RIGHT EYE. INJURY CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO NERVES IN THE EYE. DOCTOR SAID I CAN NO LONGER HAVE CORRECTIVE EYE SURGERY IN THE FUTURE AND I WILL DEVELOP CATARACT BECAUSE OF THE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2000

CAR AT FIRST WAS DIFFICULT TO START... ULTIMATELY AFTER SOME FOUR TO FIVE INCIDEENTS IT FAILED TO START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SITE.. EMISSION SYSTEM AND STARTING HAVE BEECOME CONSTANT PROBLEMS. *AK

Incident date: Sep 12, 2000

Incident date: Jul 3, 2000

POSSIBLE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE LEADING TO ENGINE OVERREVVING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO HOLD A CRUISING SPEED. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $3,600 FOR REMANUFACTURED PART. FAILURE AT ONLY 76K MILES SEEMS PREMATURE. *AK

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ABOVE 50 MPH. CONSUMER RAN THROUGH A CAR WASH PARKING LOT BEFORE BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO AN HOLT, THE VEHICEL WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Mar 12, 1998

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE SLOWING DOWN AT A STOP LIGHT.

Incident date: Nov 13, 1999

I HAD A ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A UTILITY POLE AT NO TIME DID MY AIRBAGS DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR A MONTH AND I CANNOT BELIEVE WITH THAT MUCH FRONT END DAMAGE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE IS AT BROWN BROTHERS COLLISION CENTER AND WILL BE TH... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 1999

WHEN COMING TO A RED LIGHT CONSUMER SMELLED SOMETHING AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRES OVERHEATING. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Apr 1, 1998

CD PLAYER AND REAR SPEAKERS FAILED.

Incident date: Apr 1, 1998

SUNROOF IMPACTED WITH DEBRIS.

Incident date: Apr 1, 1998

POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD.

Incident date: Oct 22, 1997

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 1997

LEATHER UPHOLSTRY ON WINDOW PANELS ARE CRACKING.

Incident date: Jun 23, 1997

FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING CRASH.

Crash 1 injured

UNSPECIFIED.

Incident date: Nov 16, 1996

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE WAS RUNNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Incident date: Sep 13, 1996

INTERMITTENT STALLING, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 9, 1995

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.

Incident date: Mar 1, 1994

FUEL INTAKE PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH

Incident date: Jun 23, 1995

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ADAPTIVE TYPE OF TRANSMISSION WILL REACT ERRATICALLY. TT

Incident date: Aug 1, 1994

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HUB IS LIFTING AND DETERIORATING. TT

Incident date: Feb 8, 1995

COMPRESSOR COMES ON WHILE IDLING CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT, CAUSING ACCIDENT. TT

Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 INFINITI J30

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	22.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200

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

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 INFINITI J30

46 manufacturer communications from 35 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
140000 AIR BAGS	4
160000 STRUCTURE	3
200000 WHEELS	3
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	3
130000 VISIBILITY	2
020000 SUSPENSION	2
220000 SEATS	2

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.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

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

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)

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

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

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF RAIL ASSEMBLY REPAIR. *TT

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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

140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG HARNESS REPLACEMENT. *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1997 QX4 WHEEL BALANCE MACHINE ADAPTER KITS. *TW

220000 SEATS

UNKNOWN

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

LOOSE B PILLAR LOWER FINISHER. *TW

220000 SEATS

FRONT SEAT RATTLE NOISE. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SQUEALING NOISE FROM FRONT OF ENGINE. *TW

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

ENGINE HARD TO START , HOT OR COLD. *TW

INFINITI J30 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INFINITI J30 across all model years (1993, 1995).

3 Total Recalls

101 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

18 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

INFINITI J30 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2006	0	1	View
2002	0	1	View
2001	0	1	View
2000	0	1	View
1997	0	13	View
1996	0	4	View
1995	1	24	View
1994 (current)	1	25
1993	1	28	View
1992	0	2	View

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QX60	58	784	View
QX80	54	170	View
QX60 HYBRID	54	57	View

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Top Reported Components

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