1997 Infiniti I30 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 30%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,197miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Infiniti I30, 30% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,197 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My 1997 Infiniti I-30 was having a hard time starting and eventually the car died one weekend and would not start. I spent some time on it and got the car started and drove it down to o'neil auto parts and they put their starting system analysis machine on the starting system...their results were that the car battery was ok and the car starter was ok but the car alternator was putting out 34 amps. Instead of the prescribed 129 amps. I had called Infiniti motor corp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133650, filed 2005-08, 89,197 miles“The alternator has produced an electrical short. As a result the vehicle stalled out while driving 20 MPH. A recall has been issued, however the vehicle VIN number is outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10075667, filed 2004-06, 67,000 miles“Vehicle experienced the same defect with its alternator as stated in recall 02 v 171 000. But the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10031975, filed 2004-01, 90,000 miles“The car stalled, needed towing to firestone in elgin. They say it's alternator. This will be third change of the alternator for this vehicle in 4 years period. Battery has been changed about 3 months ago, when the car stalled previously. Yesterday I called Infiniti, got a bit of a run around by them telling me to call nissan, who told me to call Infiniti. Infiniti told me my VIN number is not included in the recall, and there's nothing they can help me with.”
NHTSA complaint #10429575, filed 2011-10“Consumer stated vehicle was having the same problem as stated in recall on the alternator. Dealer will not repair because VIN is not included. Recall number unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10032259, filed 2003-08Related recalls
- 02V171000Jun 24, 2002On 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…Covers: Infiniti I30 1997–1998, Nissan Maxima 1997–1998, Infiniti Q45 1997–1998
Related service bulletins
- 10190150Mar 24, 2021INFINITI; 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.
- 10119210Jul 7, 201712 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.
- 10192314Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10192191Jun 7, 2013As 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…
- 10030145Apr 6, 2009Infiniti: 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.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Infiniti I30
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology