1999 Infiniti I30 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1999 Infiniti I30 sits mid-pack among I30 years: 36 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 31, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Airbags leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (39% of the total).
36
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
4
Crash-involved
6
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1999 compare to other I30 years?
What are the most common 1999 Infiniti I30 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 14 | 39% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 8% | — flat |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 2 | 6% | — flat |
| Other | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Transmission | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS SIDE SWIPED BY A SEMI-TRAILER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO SAND BAGS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *SC”
“CAR WAS DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCE (APPROX. 2 MILES), PARKED AND TURNED OFF. WITHIN 2-5 MINUTES I HAD TO PUT SOMETHING IN CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE FLOWING OUT OF GRILL AREA, AND POPPED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED ORANGE FLAME IN ALTERNATOR. FIRE DEPT. WAS CALLED TO SCENE, AND A REPORT IS AVAILABLE. AT TIME OF…”
“1999 INFINITI I30 HOOD SHOCKS FAILED ALMOST SLAMMING ON CONSUMER FINGERS. *TS THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND ASKED THEM TO SEND A REPLACEMENT HOOD SHOCK. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE CONSUMERS REQUEST BECAUSE THE HOOD SHOCK ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED. *NM”
“ABS /ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK CAR MISSING, BACKFIRING AND SHAKING. THREE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ALSO, ABS FAILURE. CAR FAILED REQUIRED EMISSION TEST. IGNITION COIL REPLACED. *AK”
“WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATING LEFT, IT'S EASY TO TURN OFF THE HEADLIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME ACCIDENTLY. IF THE DRIVER'S PALM IS DOWN. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBROAD REMAIN ON, MAKING THE DRIVER UNWARE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER IS NOT…”
1999 Infiniti I30 — common questions
Is the 1999 Infiniti I30 reliable?
It is close to typical for the I30: 36 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1999 I30 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (14 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints).
Does the 1999 Infiniti I30 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 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.