Infiniti J30 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 75 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Infiniti J30 (1993–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1993 has the most, with 24. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All J30 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11 | 80,000 | 0 | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 19 | 131,000 | 1 | 27 | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 21 | 108,000 | 1 | 27 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 24 | — | 1 | 27 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags19 31%
- Electrical system10 16%
- Vehicle speed control9 15%
- Transmission and drivetrain7 11%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 8.1%
- Fuel system5 8.1%
- Engine cooling4 6.5%
- Tires3 4.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “The rear passenger door stopped working , a month later the rear drivers door stopped working, 2 weeks later the drivers door stopped working on my 1997 Infiniti J30 (which I purchased new, only 107,000 miles on it).now the only door that works is the front passenger door. There are no blown fuses. It seems there is a problem with the actuator that electronically opens and closes the mechanism. If the other door fails , I will not be able to enter or exit the vehicle. If this should happen while I am driving the vehicle, it could be life threatening.”
NHTSA complaint #10319355, filed 2010-03, 107,000 miles1994: “While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 MPH, the driver side airbag unexpectedly deployed. I was able to get the car under control and safely pull over to the side of the road. I sustained scrapes and bruises on my left forearm. Other passengers (1 adult in the passenger seat and a child in a child seat in the back seat were uninjured). Several months prior to this incident the air bag warning light had permanently illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043655, filed 2003-10, 186,000 miles1995: “While driving at any speed and turning corners vehicle felt like it would flip over. A mechanic determined that the heater core needed to be replaced. Also, consumer was having problems with the transmission slipping.”
NHTSA complaint #10079443, filed 2004-06, 131,000 milesOther Infiniti models
1,346 complaintsInfiniti QX60
590 complaintsInfiniti QX56
540 complaintsInfiniti G37
536 complaintsInfiniti Q50
486 complaintsInfiniti M35
461 complaintsInfiniti FX35
445 complaintsInfiniti JX35
281 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology