1990 Infiniti M30 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns 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
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Infiniti M30 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1990 Infiniti M30. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine cooling (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Fuel system3 33%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Steering1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Ther is a leakage within the fuel injection in which the oil is leaking down onto the engine, and thre is some type of heitation and the vehicle stallw when driving at any speed.”
NHTSA complaint #847892, filed 1999-09Latches, locks and linkages: “Currently my 1990 Infiniti M30 has been off the road almost 60 days awaiting a door latch from Infiniti. Repeated attempts to get Infiniti's attention have failed. The door fails to latch securely and I am afraid to drive the vehicle fearing that the door will open unexpectedly and cause damage to some thing or some one, or worse yet, cause an auto accident. If there is any way that you have to get Infiniti's attention over this matter, I would appreciate your help.”
NHTSA complaint #10058687, filed 2004-02, 130,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1990 Infiniti M30. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-30 · coupe | not rated | 4 / 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 1990 Infiniti M30 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M30 RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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
- 95V103002May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Infiniti M30 1990–1991, Nissan Sentra 1987–1991, Pathfinder 1988–1991 +6 more
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Recall details for the 1990 Infiniti M30 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA95007Takata seat belt buckle failureClosed · Mar 10, 1995
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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10032305Jan 27, 2014Air bags. Infiniti: srs precautions during service. Included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint…
- 10031304Sep 30, 2010Tires. Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10032524Nov 17, 2009Equipment. Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. No applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed.
- 10030145Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Infiniti: 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.
Other model years of the Infiniti M30
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 113,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 8 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 9 | 130,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Infiniti M30 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1990 Infiniti M30 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Infiniti M30 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.
Has the 1990 Infiniti M30 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 1990 Infiniti M30 get?
The EPA rates the 1990 Infiniti M30 (M30, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Infiniti M30 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 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. 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.