KnownCarProblems2001 Infiniti I30 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Infiniti I30, most often about the suspension (31% of complaints, typically around 114,000 miles). It is the most complained-about I30 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Infiniti I30 problems
Suspension
23 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 114,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti I30. The contact stated there was a slight shimmy and an unusual knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, there was a slight loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front lower control arm was replaced. The…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Infiniti I30. The contact stated that his mechanic stated that her vehicle was included in recall 02v146000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). When the contact called the manufacturer, he was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages…
Speed control
12 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, linkages.
When I am in stop-and-go traffic after 30-45 minutes of time the engine idles very fast. I have to keep my foot on the brake very hard to keep vehicle stopped. When I take my foot off the brake the engine RPM reads 1100 (if the problem is not occurring it is usually 750 RPM in idle or when stopped) without putting my…
I was driving on the highway in my 2001 Infiniti I30. Car has never been hit or otherwise damaged. It's a fully stock vehicle. As I was driving down the highway the accelerator pedal depressed all by itself half way and the rpms and speed rose. I tried to brake but the acceleration overcame the braking and would not…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 110,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
2001 Infiniti I30. Electronic motor mounts fail, causing cascading failure of idle air control and destroying ecu. Alternately, the idle air control valve fails and destroys the ecu which in turn destroys the electronic motor mount circuit which resides adjacent to the iacv circuit on the ecu main board. The resulting…
The cross member support under the radiator is rusting out on my 2001 I 30. The car is located in the northeast. Infinity is using low grade metal because this should not happen.
Engine
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2001 Infiniti I30. Electronic motor mounts fail, causing cascading failure of idle air control and destroying ecu. Alternately, the idle air control valve fails and destroys the ecu which in turn destroys the electronic motor mount circuit which resides adjacent to the iacv circuit on the ecu main board. The resulting…
The core radiator support is rusting out where a support piece holding up the engine is attached. It has rusted almost through and if it rusts through, I was told there would be a large amount of stress on a secondary support for the engine, eventually leading to the engine falling out of place. I read through several…
Brakes
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
At 31,000 brakes pulsated but did stop car but not as quickly as before pulsating. I did not experience any close calls since I drive slowly and brought car to dealer for repair at my expense.. The dealer machined front rotors and replaced pads due to rotors being warped.
Front brake rotors warped after 18-20,000 miles. Rotors cut once. Next time rotors replaced . 3rd time rotors cut and new pads given. 4th time rotors and pads replaced. All done at no cost to me under warranty and last time as courtesy by Infiniti. Obviously a problem with the quality of the rotors. Should be recalled…
Air bags
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 113,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Takata air bag recall, involved in a front end collision with the car. Other vehicle at fault, ran stop sign. Car was total loss, airbags never deployed. Daughter sustained minor injuries.
Concerns NHTSA recall 13v-136 relates to possible defective air bag inflater. Infinity states that replacement will only be made at an infinity retailer we live in missoula, montana and the nearest infinity retailer is in spokane wa over 200 miles from our home. We do have a very good nissan dealership who has made…
Steering
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
Takers recall wheel jerks to either right or left and causes care to jerk to either side I was going 55 to 60 miles per hour and it almost threw me completely off the road and another time it jerked me towards a car coming head on at me.
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
Electrical
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 130,000 miles.
Car stalls when driving or idling. Stalled at 15 MPH in a traffic circle causing loss of power steering. Wife was driving at the time this happened. Had to pull to the side to restart. Stalls at idle when waiting for traffic light to change. Nissan knows this is a well known serious problem with the 2001 I30. The…
The contact owns a 2001 Infiniti I30. The contact stated that while inspecting the radiator, the contact noticed that the frame by the lower tie bar was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician replaced the entire tie bar and re-welded it to the frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Infiniti I30 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2020. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 maxima, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2007-2011 versa sedan and versa hatchback, 2001-2004 infiniti i30 and i35, 2002-2003 inifiniti qx4, 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45 and 2006-2010 m35 and m45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
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 occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2001 Infiniti I30
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Infiniti I30?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (23 complaints, typically around 114,000 miles); speed control (12 complaints); body and structure (11 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti I30 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 9, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Infiniti I30?
- It is the most complained-about I30 model year since 2000, with 75 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Infiniti I30 years
- 2000
- 2001