Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Infiniti I30
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Infiniti I30 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V146000 NISSAN/LOWER CONTROL ARM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Infiniti I30 encounters key issues with airbag inflators and lower control arms, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Active recalls address significant safety risks, while owner complaints focus on visibility and engine concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| lower control arm | 70,000–90,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| headlights | 60,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual suspension noise
- Headlight malfunction
- Engine misfire
- Reduced visibility at night
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Infiniti I30 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.