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Infiniti I30Model year report

1998 Infiniti I30 Problems

Complaints
49filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
85,500miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Infiniti I30 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1998 Infiniti I30. The part named most often is air bags, with 20 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system (10) and brakes (6). 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 15% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 millions of cars but just skipped this year and make? I was told airbag will still deploy, well I was involved in a front end accident, air bag did not deploy! This is a real concern, this needs to be investigated, and recall implemented before someone dies as a result!”

NHTSA complaint #11041453, filed 2017-10, 150,000 miles

Electrical system: “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 and NHTSA campaign #02v171000. I had the alternator replaced by a nissan dealer at a cost of 567.00.”

NHTSA complaint #10058229, filed 2004-02, 56,815 miles

Brakes: “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 back to the dealership. They reported that there were no problems with the brakes. The same failure happened again approximately a month after that, and caused an accident. The car was returned to the dealership, however, the dealership maintains that there is no problem with the brakes. Dt”

NHTSA complaint #770490, filed 2002-12

Body and structure: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10136910, filed 2005-09, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

15% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 64,000 and 128,000 miles.

4%0–100%10–2512%25–5023%50–7519%75–10027%100–15015%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1998 Infiniti I30. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
I30 · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 Infiniti I30 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
I30 FWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,200
I30 FWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual192421$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1998 Infiniti I30 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti I30

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200175106,5003—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20005046,0000—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19992694,0960—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19984985,5002—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19972093,0001—21—Stable
199624123,5700—21—Falling

All Infiniti I30 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Infiniti I30 have?

NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1998 Infiniti I30 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Infiniti I30 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 20 complaints (41% of the total), followed by electrical system with 10.

Has the 1998 Infiniti I30 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Infiniti I30 get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Infiniti I30 (I30, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Infiniti I30 reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,500 miles and the middle half falls between 64,000 and 128,000 miles; 15% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.