2000 Infiniti I30 Body and structure Problems

“While working under my car, I noticed that the support structure under the radiator is rusting badly and can be moved by hand. This is not safe and appears to be a potentially dangerous situation. I came across similar complaints about the same model of nissan Infiniti. I feel that since this is definitely a safety issue, the company should warn owners and recall the vehicles for repair at no cost to the owners. This is premature rusting and appears to be vital to the engine stability as well. The vehicle was not in motion but I think that is what I hear rattling when encountering bumps.”

“I took my car to the mechanic for a loud noise coming from the hood. The mechanic later found out that the noise was coming from belts because the support bar that hold the engine was sagging. This is called the cross member. I learned that the cross member had rusted prematurely. I have also learned that this is a common issue with every I30 model. Infiniti needs to have these support bars replaced before it causes an accident. Ps. Cross members are supposed to last the lifetime of a car being that this is what holds the engine in place, not rust prematurely.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Infiniti I30. The contact stated that the cross member that supported the frame was rusting and could possibly drop the engine. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

“I have a well maintained 2000 Infiniti I30 with 168,000 miles . The car has never been in an accident. Approximately 2009 the lower radiator support (front cross frame tie bar) started to rust near the center of this boxed frame member. Portions of the top and front side of this frame member rusted through completely some time in 2011. The hood latch mechanism and horn are fastened to a vertical steel support that is bolted to the front of this frame member, just left of the rust perforation. …”