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Infiniti J30Model year report

1997 Infiniti J30 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 1997 Infiniti J30 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Infiniti J30. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While making a left turn out of a business onto highway 59 south , into oncoming traffic. It was raining, I had turned on my turn signal and I was turning on my wipers, as I turned my my windsheild wiper the knob caught inside my steering wheel locking me from turning. I had oncoming traffic coming at me so I yanked real hard and broke the wiper knob.I do not know how that could have happened. I would like to kow if anyone else has had that type of problem. If the knob had not broken, I would have been broad sided by two lanes of oncoming traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10039574, filed 2003-09

Vehicle speed control: “While driving vehicle lunged forward, crashing into a building and causing serious damage. No prior problems regarding this compliant. Please provide further information.”

NHTSA complaint #873884, filed 2000-10

Air bags: “While driving 65 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and none of the six air bags deployed upon impact. The passenger sustained bruising and lower back pain. Please provide additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10092401, filed 2004-09, 61,000 miles

Fuel system: “Fuel injectors were bad, they leaked quite a bit of fuel.contacted dealer, and dealer said it should just be flushed. But, when taken to a independent mechanic,mechanic informed consumer that it was bad. On raining days it would get worse. From time to time vehicle will not turn on.”

NHTSA complaint #879118, filed 2001-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 61,000 and 107,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19961997219992000220012003220042010
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1997 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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Infiniti J30 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 29 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 1997 Infiniti J30 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Infiniti J30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Infiniti J30 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.

Has the 1997 Infiniti J30 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Infiniti J30 get?

The EPA rates the 1997 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 1997 Infiniti J30 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 61,000 and 107,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.