1999 Infiniti I30 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Infiniti I30, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,750 miles. 3 a fire, 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.
“Car was driven short distance (approx. 2 miles), parked and turned off. Within 2-5 minutes I had to put something in car and noticed smoke flowing out of grill area, and popped the hood, and noticed orange flame in alternator. Fire dept. Was called to scene, and a report is available. At time of complaint, car is in shop w/ a private mechanic due to Infiniti's refusal to assist in matter, and cost of repair is yet undetermined.”
NHTSA complaint #10242558, filed 2008-09, 95,500 miles“Abs /engine warning light illuminated while driving. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Car missing, backfiring and shaking. Three warning lights came on. Also, ABS failure. Car failed required emission test. Ignition coil replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10102009, filed 2004-12, 38,000 miles“While the vehicle was idling a high pitch noise was heard then smoke began flowing from under the hood. The consumer opened the hood and saw the alternator on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10037864, filed 2003-10, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Infiniti I30. The contact was driving when he noticed smoking emitting from the hood into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the diode ignited, causing a fire in the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated his vehicle was not included in recall 99v129000 (electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator). The current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. Updated 11/03/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10332345, filed 2010-05, 110,000 milesRelated 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…
- 10044526Jul 6, 2012Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. No models listed. Model years 1998-2013.
- 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 1999 Infiniti I30
13 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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