Infiniti I30 years to avoid
The Infiniti I30 years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 1998, 2003, 2002, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1997 is the cleanest year on record.
345
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
1996–2004
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
I30 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | High complaints + open investigation | 108 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 75 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 61 | |
| 2003 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2002 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2004 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every I30 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004avoid | 1 | 2 | |
| 2003avoid | 3 | 2 | |
| 2002avoid | 2 | 3 | |
| 2001avoid | 108 | 3 | |
| 2000avoid | 75 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 36 | 0 | |
| 1998avoid | 61 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 28 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Infiniti I30 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the I30 years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 1998, 2003, 2002, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 1997.
What is the best year for the Infiniti I30?
By complaint volume, 1997 has the cleanest NHTSA record among I30 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Infiniti I30 have?
Across all model years, the I30 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 345 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.