Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Infiniti I30
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Infiniti I30 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V008000 Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V287000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V146000 NISSAN/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
- Structure 11 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
Of the 75 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 75 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Infiniti I30 has multiple recalls, particularly concerning airbag and suspension issues. Owner complaints highlight suspension, speed control, and structural concerns, pointing to below-average reliability, though no singular component is overly problematic.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–110,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 change
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission service
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Acceleration hesitancy
- Frequent electrical issues
- Check engine light remains on
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Infiniti I30 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.