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Infiniti J30Model year report

1994 Infiniti J30 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
108,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Infiniti J30 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Infiniti J30. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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 miles

Electrical system: “When coming to a red light consumer smelled something and noticed smoke coming out of the dashboard. Consumer had to pull over. Fire department came out and put the fire out. Fire was caused by electrical wires overheating. Dealer was aware of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #841258, filed 1999-06

Transmission and drivetrain: “Possible torque converter failure leading to engine overrevving, making it difficult to hold a cruising speed. Requires replacement of transmission assembly at a cost of $3,600 for remanufactured part. Failure at only 76k miles seems premature.”

NHTSA complaint #726523, filed 2000-08

Engine cooling: “Car at first was difficult to start... Ultimately after some four to five incideents it failed to start and had to be towed to a repair site.. Emission system and starting have beecome constant problems.”

NHTSA complaint #738218, filed 2000-12

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 186,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 108,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199519961998519992000200220032009
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 1994 Infiniti J30. 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
J30 · 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 1994 Infiniti J30 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
J30 RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162218$4,550

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 1994 Infiniti J30 → · 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti J30

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19971180,0000—18—Not enough data
199519131,0001—18—Stable
199421108,0001—18—Stable
199324—1—18—Stable

All Infiniti J30 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Infiniti J30 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 1994 Infiniti J30 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Infiniti J30 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 1994 Infiniti J30 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1994 Infiniti J30 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Infiniti J30 (J30, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Infiniti J30 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 186,000 miles; 50% 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.