1996 Infiniti I30 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1996 Infiniti I30 sits mid-pack among I30 years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 31, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across speed control (5), tires & wheels (5), and visibility & wipers (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
31
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1996 compare to other I30 years?
What are the most common 1996 Infiniti I30 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 5 | 16% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 5 | 16% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 4 | 13% | new |
| Engine | 3 | 10% | new |
| Airbags | 3 | 10% | new |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | new |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | new |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | new |
| Fuel System | 2 | 6% | new |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 3% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“HAD STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. BEFORE TAKING OFF ENGINE WAS REVVING. OWNER HAD NO CONTROL. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED IN PARKING LOT. BEFORE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, VEHICLE WAS AT BODY SHOP. *AK”
“DUNLOP TIRE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET ASSISTANCE BEFORE BLOWOUT. DEALER ADVISED THAT TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD HAVE BLOWN OUT IF DRIVEN FURTHER.*AK”
“DURING IMPACT AT 20-25 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO SUSTAIN BURNS TO THE FACE AREA. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG HAS CAUSED NECK PAIN, CONSUMER HAS TO TAKE MEDICATION AND WEAR A BRACE, ALSO MAY NEED LASER SURGERY. *SLC”
“I BELIEVE I'M THE 4TH OWNER OF THIS HERE VEHICLE THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT RIPPED, I HAVE A OIL LEAK AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING AND THE SEATS ARE SUN DAMAGED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TOLD ME THAT HE HAD MANY TRANSMISSION MECHANICS LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY HAD TOLD HIM THAT MANY THINGS…”
1996 Infiniti I30 — common questions
Is the 1996 Infiniti I30 reliable?
It is close to typical for the I30: 31 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1996 I30 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (5 complaints), tires & wheels (5 complaints), visibility & wipers (4 complaints).
Does the 1996 Infiniti I30 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Infiniti I30.
Which Infiniti I30 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the I30 years to avoid are 2001, 2000, 1998, 2003, 2002, 2004. The cleanest record among I30 years belongs to 1997.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.