1997 Infiniti I30 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 25%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Infiniti I30, 25% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear brake hum at low speed, mainly when accelerating from full stop. Both rear rotors replaced and pads replaced, still occurs. Occasional grinding from driver's rear brake - mechanic cannot solve problem despite frequent brake part replacements. Dealer cannot find problem either.”
NHTSA complaint #10080917, filed 2004-07, 105,000 miles“Owner states while driving vehicle at 10-15 MPH and trying to use brakes they did not function.they are ABS brakes and owner is uncertain why this occurred. He notes that there was just no action when he went to apply brakes.dealers have not determined the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #810566, filed 1997-04“While driving the vehicle came to a complete stop, applied pressure to accelerator pedal, vehicle went into pen throttle position; applied brakes, would not stop vehicle, impact 12:00 position, hitting a tree and a pole and other vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #811598, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE 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…
- 10192219Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10192218Jul 23, 2013If 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…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Infiniti I30
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Infiniti I30
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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