2000 Infiniti I30 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 75 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.4 times the median I30 year — the 2000 model ranks #2 of 9 I30 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (15), engine (10), and brakes (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
75
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
9
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other I30 years?
What are the most common 2000 Infiniti I30 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 20% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 10 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 8 | 11% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 6 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 5 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 5 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 5 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Other | 4 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | ▲ up |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I'M HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY INFINITI 2000 I30 THE ENGINE LIGHT COME. I HAD A TUNE-UP THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE SIX IGNITION COIL AND THE CRANK SENSOR FIX, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL COME ON. I WANT TO KNOW DID YOUR HAVE A RECALL ON THE 2000 I30. EVERYBODY I TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AND PLUS I…”
“2000 INFINITI I30 SERVICE ENGINE SOON CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND CONCLUDED THAT THE IGNITION COILS WENT BAD AND NEED TO REPLACE ALL 6 OF THEM. THE CAR HAD ONLY 31753 MILES ON IT. CONSIDERING THE LOW MILEAGE, IT IS TOO EARLY FOR THE COILS TO GO BAD. DEALER SAID IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY…”
“VEHICLE ROTORS HAVE WARPED FOUR TIMES NEEDING RESURFACING EACH TIME. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY FIFTEEN THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THE FIRST TIME THEY WARPED WAS AT 15,281 MILES,THEN AT 32,555,49,767 NOW THE PROBLEM HAS SURFACED AGAIN AT 61,434 MILES. DOES THE RESURFACING OF THE ROTORS…”
“I'M HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY INFINITI 2000 I30 THE ENGINE LIGHT COME. I HAD A TUNE-UP THE SPARK PLUGS AND THE SIX IGNITION COIL AND THE CRANK SENSOR FIX, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STILL COME ON. I WANT TO KNOW DID YOUR HAVE A RECALL ON THE 2000 I30. EVERYBODY I TALKED TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AND PLUS I…”
“THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW, THE CAR THEN LOCKED UP, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, THE CAR SPED OUT OF CONTROL (POLICE ESTIMATED UP TO 70 MILES PER HOUR), THE CAR RAN INTO A BRICK BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! I WOKE UP SURROUNDED BY A CROWD OF PEOPLE. ALTHOUGH, I PRESSED THE BRAKES TO…”
2000 Infiniti I30 — common questions
Is the 2000 Infiniti I30 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 75 complaints put the 2000 model at #2 of 9 I30 years. It is one of the I30 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 I30 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (15 complaints), engine (10 complaints), brakes (8 complaints).
Does the 2000 Infiniti I30 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 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.