Owners have filed 75 complaints
about the 2000 Infiniti I30 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2018.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 66
Against the median year of the Infiniti I30. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 89
17.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 93
54% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Rotor
419.0%
Ignition
419.0%
Body
314.3%
Frontal
314.3%
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
29.5%
Headlights
29.5%
Automatic Transmission
29.5%
Instrument Cluster/Panel
14.8%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
36.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
48.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1328.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
613.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
817.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
24.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
12.2%
150,000+ miles
919.6%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2000 Infiniti I30 4-DR. w/SAB
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2000peak 8Feb 2018
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
STEERING
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125 milesPelham, ALFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CAR JUST START SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE, AND NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON.
NHTSA complaint #10274566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesOdessa, FLCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 45 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #10050407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westerville, OHCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, CONSUMER T-BONED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, BUT NONE OF THE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THERE WERE 2 INJURIES.*JLG
NHTSA complaint #8015981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 279,000 milesNoblesville, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
WHILE WORKING UNDER MY CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE UNDER THE RADIATOR IS RUSTING BADLY AND CAN BE MOVED BY HAND. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND APPEARS TO BE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I CAME ACROSS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME MODEL OF NISSAN INFINITI. I FEEL THAT SINCE THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, THE COMPANY SHOULD WARN OWNERS AND RECALL THE VEHICLES FOR REPAIR AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS. THIS IS PREMATURE RUSTING AND APPEARS TO BE VITAL TO THE ENGINE STABILITY AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION BUT I THINK THAT IS WHAT I HEAR RATTLING WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS.
NHTSA complaint #11066211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,200 milesEast Cleveland, OH
STEERING
DRIVE TO GAS STATION A MILE AWAY WAS A DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE, THE ISSUE I THOUGHT WAS A TIRE BLOWN OUT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICER UPON OCCURRENCE AND DETERMINED IT IS SUSPENSION DEFECT. RIGHT REAR AXLE IS WHERE THE LOUD GRINDING STARTED
NHTSA complaint #10876737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,200 milesEast Cleveland, OH
SUSPENSION
DRIVE TO GAS STATION A MILE AWAY WAS A DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE, THE ISSUE I THOUGHT WAS A TIRE BLOWN OUT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICER UPON OCCURRENCE AND DETERMINED IT IS SUSPENSION DEFECT. RIGHT REAR AXLE IS WHERE THE LOUD GRINDING STARTED
NHTSA complaint #10876737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RED Bank, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY
I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC FOR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE MECHANIC LATER FOUND OUT THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM BELTS BECAUSE THE SUPPORT BAR THAT HOLD THE ENGINE WAS SAGGING. THIS IS CALLED THE CROSS MEMBER. I LEARNED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER HAD RUSTED PREMATURELY. I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH EVERY I30 MODEL. INFINITI NEEDS TO HAVE THESE SUPPORT BARS REPLACED BEFORE IT CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. PS. CROSS MEMBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF A CAR BEING THAT THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE ENGINE IN PLACE, NOT RUST PREMATURELY.
NHTSA complaint #10818285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
AIR BAGS
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesLubbock, TXCrash
STEERING
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 THE FLOOR, AND THERE WERE BLACK MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT LEADING UP TO THE CAR INSIDE THE BRICK BUILDING, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #10747285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,700 milesEldersburg, MD
STRUCTURE:BODY
2000 INFINITI I30 WITH APPROX. 100K MILES. THE VEHICLE IS USED AS A SPARE AND IS GARAGE KEPT. WENT TO GET AN OIL/FILTER CHANGE AND FOUND THE FRAME UNDER THE RADIATOR IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND IS ACTUALLY SAGGING. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS PART OF THE FRAME SUPPORTS THE ENGINE MOUNT THAT'S LOCATED NEAR THE RADIATOR ALSO. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. THE REST OF THE VEHICLE IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CONSIDERING THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. I GOT AN ESTIMATE OF APPROX. $1,000 TO REPLACE THE RUSTED PART OF THE FRAME. SEARCHING ONLINE, IT APPEARS THE VEHICLES BUILT ON THIS CHASSIS HAVE SIMILAR RUSTING FRAME ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #10508963 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Downingtown, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 INFINITI I30 WITH 168,000 MILES . THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2009 THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT (FRONT CROSS FRAME TIE BAR) STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE CENTER OF THIS BOXED FRAME MEMBER. PORTIONS OF THE TOP AND FRONT SIDE OF THIS FRAME MEMBER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY SOME TIME IN 2011. THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM AND HORN ARE FASTENED TO A VERTICAL STEEL SUPPORT THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRONT OF THIS FRAME MEMBER, JUST LEFT OF THE RUST PERFORATION. I INTEND TO DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS IF THIS DOES NOT BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, . I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FRONT FRAME TIE BAR REPAIRED IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID FUTURE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (IE. HOOD POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND/OR UNSTABLE FRONT END CONTROL). THIS RUST PERFORATION MORE THAN LIKELY LESSENS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CAR IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM ON VARIOUS NISSAN AUTOS. EVEN IF NISSAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE AUTOS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR, THEY SHOULD AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FIXES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY THE OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10507246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Downingtown, PA
STRUCTURE
I HAVE A WELL MAINTAINED 2000 INFINITI I30 WITH 168,000 MILES . THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. APPROXIMATELY 2009 THE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT (FRONT CROSS FRAME TIE BAR) STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE CENTER OF THIS BOXED FRAME MEMBER. PORTIONS OF THE TOP AND FRONT SIDE OF THIS FRAME MEMBER RUSTED THROUGH COMPLETELY SOME TIME IN 2011. THE HOOD LATCH MECHANISM AND HORN ARE FASTENED TO A VERTICAL STEEL SUPPORT THAT IS BOLTED TO THE FRONT OF THIS FRAME MEMBER, JUST LEFT OF THE RUST PERFORATION. I INTEND TO DRIVE THIS CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS AS WE HAVE IN THE PAST WITH SEVERAL OTHER CARS IF THIS DOES NOT BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM, . I WILL NEED TO HAVE THE FRONT FRAME TIE BAR REPAIRED IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID FUTURE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS (IE. HOOD POPPING OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND/OR UNSTABLE FRONT END CONTROL). THIS RUST PERFORATION MORE THAN LIKELY LESSENS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CAR IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM ON VARIOUS NISSAN AUTOS. EVEN IF NISSAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE AUTOS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR, THEY SHOULD AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES AND POSSIBLE MECHANICAL FIXES THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY THE OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #10507246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boerne, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL, WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELS AFTER A TURN, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF BRIEFLY THEN COME BACK ON. AN ONLINE SEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THE 2000-2003 NISSAN MAXIMA AND INFINITI I30 IS AFFECTED BY THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10479212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,140 milesCamarillo, CA
POWER TRAIN
PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. HAD TO BACK UP TO GET ALIGNED. VEHICLE WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SHIFTED FROM R THROUGH N TO D. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT VERY HIGH RPMS. RIGHT FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PUT HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED TO N AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE OVER THE CURB AND ABOUT 3 FT ONTO THE SIDEWALK. TOTAL DISTANCE MOVED, APPROX 6 FT. PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND PARKED. DROVE HOME AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND THE COMPUTER RECORDED NO INCIDENT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO INFINITI HEADQUARTERS AND THEY ARE TO FOLLOWUP. I CONSIDER THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FULLY RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10470633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,140 milesCamarillo, CA
ENGINE
PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE. HAD TO BACK UP TO GET ALIGNED. VEHICLE WAS FULLY STOPPED WITH THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SHIFTED FROM R THROUGH N TO D. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT VERY HIGH RPMS. RIGHT FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. PUT HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED TO N AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE OVER THE CURB AND ABOUT 3 FT ONTO THE SIDEWALK. TOTAL DISTANCE MOVED, APPROX 6 FT. PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND PARKED. DROVE HOME AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE INCIDENT AND THE COMPUTER RECORDED NO INCIDENT. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO INFINITI HEADQUARTERS AND THEY ARE TO FOLLOWUP. I CONSIDER THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FULLY RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10470633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,900 milesMiami, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10455269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,900 milesMiami, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10455268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,900 milesMiami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10455269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,900 milesMiami, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 READ ABOUT IT COULD BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE 2000 I30INFINITI. CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10455268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesCucamounga, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ABOVE. IN ADDITION, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
NHTSA complaint #10429429 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLong Beach, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE: 2000 INFINITI I30T HAS A RECURRING ENGINE CODE P0420 SINCE 74,000 MILES. FOUND OUT RECENTLY THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. REFERENCE #ITB00-054A. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM INFINITI CORP. ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE SERVICE BULLETIN THAT OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2004. IT IS WRONG FOR INFINITI NOT TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO DRIVABILITY PROBLEM, BUT I WILL NOT PASS CALIFORNIA SMOG TEST IF THE ENGINE COME ON DURING THIS TIME. INFINITI CORPORATION SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING ANY LABOR OR PARTS. PARTS ARE @ LEAST $800.00 WITHOUT LABOR!!!
NHTSA complaint #10428884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesLong Beach, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE: 2000 INFINITI I30T HAS A RECURRING ENGINE CODE P0420 SINCE 74,000 MILES. FOUND OUT RECENTLY THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. REFERENCE #ITB00-054A. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM INFINITI CORP. ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE SERVICE BULLETIN THAT OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2004. IT IS WRONG FOR INFINITI NOT TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS NO DRIVABILITY PROBLEM, BUT I WILL NOT PASS CALIFORNIA SMOG TEST IF THE ENGINE COME ON DURING THIS TIME. INFINITI CORPORATION SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING ANY LABOR OR PARTS. PARTS ARE @ LEAST $800.00 WITHOUT LABOR!!!
NHTSA complaint #10428884 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesSterling, VA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 INFINITI I30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER THAT SUPPORTED THE FRAME WAS RUSTING AND COULD POSSIBLY DROP THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10367779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125 milesPelham, ALFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CAR JUST START SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE, AND NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON.
NHTSA complaint #10274566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,068 milesMiami, FM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# 10185644/04/02/07 RE; TSB WARNINGS ARE: UNDER THE ORDINANCE, RULES, ARTICLES, AND/OR REGULATIONS OF OUR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND MONITORING AND/OR CONTROL' {?}, (LOCAL, STATE, AND/OR FEDERAL), AND NOT: NISSAN-NORTH AMERICA INFINITI! THAT WAS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA P.O. BOX 685003 FRANKLIN, TN 37067-5003 A DIVISION OF NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.'! THE: A. TSB WARNING DATE IS, SEPT 06, 2001-THUR.! B. REPORTED AND DOCUMENTED INCIDENT DATE: JUNE 27TH, 2002-THUR.! C. A TEN MONTH, (10), SPAN LAPSE BETWEEN EXPIRATION DATE OF, SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR. AND JUNE 27TH, 2002, THUR' S EXPIRATION DATE OF SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR'! C. HOW CAN THIS BE, AND UNDER WHAT AND/OR WHO' S AUTHORITY? D. IS THIS EXPIRATION DATE DOCUMENTED ANYWHERE IN YOUR FILES, AND/OR ANY ONE ELSE' S FILES? E. WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXPIRE, 'TSB' WARNINGS SO SOON AFTER THE INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED? F. WHAT ARE AND WHO HAS THE PROPER GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES FOR SUCH? G. WERE THEY ADHERED TO AND/OR DOCUMENTED UNDER THE FILE NUMBERS: #621-552-5, # 5746-424 & #10185644, ADMINISTERED BY, #NHTSA, AND/OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY? H. IF YES, PLEASE SEND ME THE WRITTEN FORM (S) DOCUMENTING SUCH! (1). THE ABOVE IS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR. BY: KIM CORLEY OF: NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED BY NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED! DECISION WAS RELAYED TO ME BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST UNDER: FILE NUMBER (S): # 621-552-5 //5746-424// #NHTSA// #10185644.
NHTSA complaint #10235066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,068 milesMiami, FM
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
# 10185644/04/02/07 RE; TSB WARNINGS ARE: UNDER THE ORDINANCE, RULES, ARTICLES, AND/OR REGULATIONS OF OUR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND MONITORING AND/OR CONTROL' {?}, (LOCAL, STATE, AND/OR FEDERAL), AND NOT: NISSAN-NORTH AMERICA INFINITI! THAT WAS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA P.O. BOX 685003 FRANKLIN, TN 37067-5003 A DIVISION OF NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.'! THE: A. TSB WARNING DATE IS, SEPT 06, 2001-THUR.! B. REPORTED AND DOCUMENTED INCIDENT DATE: JUNE 27TH, 2002-THUR.! C. A TEN MONTH, (10), SPAN LAPSE BETWEEN EXPIRATION DATE OF, SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR. AND JUNE 27TH, 2002, THUR' S EXPIRATION DATE OF SEPT. 06, 2001-THUR'! C. HOW CAN THIS BE, AND UNDER WHAT AND/OR WHO' S AUTHORITY? D. IS THIS EXPIRATION DATE DOCUMENTED ANYWHERE IN YOUR FILES, AND/OR ANY ONE ELSE' S FILES? E. WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EXPIRE, 'TSB' WARNINGS SO SOON AFTER THE INCIDENT IS DOCUMENTED? F. WHAT ARE AND WHO HAS THE PROPER GOVERNMENTAL PROCEDURES FOR SUCH? G. WERE THEY ADHERED TO AND/OR DOCUMENTED UNDER THE FILE NUMBERS: #621-552-5, # 5746-424 & #10185644, ADMINISTERED BY, #NHTSA, AND/OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY? H. IF YES, PLEASE SEND ME THE WRITTEN FORM (S) DOCUMENTING SUCH! (1). THE ABOVE IS THE UNDERSTANDING I PERCEIVED WHEN RELAYED TO ME ON JULY 17TH, 2008-THUR. BY: KIM CORLEY OF: NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA! 'THEREFORE YOUR CLAIM WOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR HONORED BY NISSAN INFINITI NORTH AMERICA'! 'YOUR CLAIM IS DENIED! DECISION WAS RELAYED TO ME BY: KIM CORLEW/ EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST UNDER: FILE NUMBER (S): # 621-552-5 //5746-424// #NHTSA// #10185644.
NHTSA complaint #10235066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesLong Beach, CA
TIRES
DEAR NHTSA: I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS TIRE : BRIDGESTONE RE 92 225/50VR17. THESE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL TIRES FROM MY VEHICLE: 2000 INFINITI I30I HERE IS MY COMPLIANT: ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO I DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT THAT ONE OF MY TIRE HAD A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. BRIDGESTONE WAS AT THE TIME KIND ENOUGH TO REPLACE THAT TIRE FOR FREE. HOWEVER, NOW I FIND OUT THE OTHER 3 TIRES ARE DOING THE SAME THING. I TRIED CALLING THE FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, BUT MANAGER (NAME ROGER FROM PORTLAND. OR) SAID THESE TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TIRES. THESE TIRES WERE NEVER ABUSED IN ANYWAY. THE CAR IS ALWAYS PARK IN THE GARAGE WHEN POSSIBLE. NO ALIGNMENT PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. YES, I KNOW THESE TIRES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY AFTER 5 YEARS, BUT THESE TIRES SHOULDN'T SEPARATE WHEN THERE ARE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT. IN ADDITION, THESE TIRES ARE CONSIDERED HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES COSTING ABOUT $175 PER TIRE. PLEASE FIND OUT IF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THESE TIRES HAD A BLOWOUT. THANK YOU. SINCERELY, MICHAEL
NHTSA complaint #10224453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.