Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Infiniti I30
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Infiniti I30 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
Of the 50 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 50 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Infiniti I30 shows an average reliability due to recurring electrical system issues and moderate engine complaints. Intermittent brake and cooling system failures also impact its performance. Despite these issues, it remains generally dependable with correct maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| suspension | 75,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Engine coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical faults causing non-start
- Unusual engine cooling noises
- Brake pedal sinking
- Unresponsive speed control
- Suspension squeaking or knocking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Infiniti I30 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.