What breaks most · 1992 to 2006 model years
Infiniti J30 problems by year
Owners have filed 84 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Infiniti J30 across model years 1992 to 2006. Three years stand out: 1993 for air bags complaints, 1994 for air bags complaints and 1995 for visibility complaints. The quietest years are 2000, 2001 and 1992.
- Years to check closely: 1993, 1994, 1995
- Fewest complaints: 2000, 2001, 1992
- Complaints on file
- 841992 to 2006, all trims
- Worst year
- 199324 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 173 fires · 21 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 107kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 3Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (1) | |
| 24 | 2 | 1 | Air bags (7) | |
| 21 | 7 | 1 | Air bags (8) | |
| 19 | 3 | 1 | Visibility (3) | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Unknown or other (1) | |
| 11 | 5 | 0 | Speed control and throttle (3) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Engine and cooling (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Parking Brake (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Tires (1) | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Air bags (1) |
What fails on the 1993 Infiniti J30
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29% |
7 | 2 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 13% |
3 | 0 | Shop powertrain and transmission parts for the 1993 Infiniti J30 |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 13% |
3 | 0 | Shop brakes (hydraulic) parts for the 1993 Infiniti J30 |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 8% |
2 | 0 | Shop engine and cooling parts for the 1993 Infiniti J30 |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 8% |
2 | 0 | Shop all speed control and throttle parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 8% |
2 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 1993 Infiniti J30 |
| Tires | 4% |
1 | 0 | — |
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 4% |
1 | 0 | Shop body and structure parts for the 1993 Infiniti J30 |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Transmission failed at speed of 60-65 mph. After being serviced, kicked into 3rd gear, then would not shift into 2nd, 1st gear or reverse.*ak
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When coming to a red light consumer smelled something and noticed smoke coming out of the dashboard. Consumer had to pull over. Fire department came out and put the fire out. Fire was caused by electrical wires overheating. Dealer was aware of the problem. *ak
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Continous problems with electrical system. Sun roof and power windows. Headlamp relay was fixed in 10/2002 and has already malfunctioned.*ak
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Infiniti J30 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1993, 1994, 1995 carry the most filings on the Infiniti J30. The 1993 alone has 24 complaints, led by air bags.
What is the most common Infiniti J30 problem?
On the 1993 model year, the most-reported component is air bags with 7 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Infiniti J30 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Infiniti J30 complaints that include mileage is about 107,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.