1996 INFINITI I30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 INFINITI I30
The 1996 INFINITI I30 has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (5 complaints), Tires (4 complaints), and Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 INFINITI I30
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 INFINITI I30. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 INFINITI I30
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 INFINITI I30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BELIEVE I'M THE 4TH OWNER OF THIS HERE VEHICLE THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT RIPPED, I HAVE A OIL LEAK AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING AND THE SEATS ARE SUN DAMAGED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TOLD ME THAT HE HAD MANY TRANSMISSION MECHANICS LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY HAD TOLD HIM THAT MANY THINGS CAN BE WRONG WITH IT BUT THE DON'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK
I BELIEVE I'M THE 4TH OWNER OF THIS HERE VEHICLE THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT RIPPED, I HAVE A OIL LEAK AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING AND THE SEATS ARE SUN DAMAGED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TOLD ME THAT HE HAD MANY TRANSMISSION MECHANICS LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY HAD TOLD HIM THAT MANY THINGS CAN BE WRONG WITH IT BUT THE DON'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK
I BELIEVE I'M THE 4TH OWNER OF THIS HERE VEHICLE THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT RIPPED, I HAVE A OIL LEAK AND THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS SLIPPING AND THE SEATS ARE SUN DAMAGED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TOLD ME THAT HE HAD MANY TRANSMISSION MECHANICS LOOK AT THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY HAD TOLD HIM THAT MANY THINGS CAN BE WRONG WITH IT BUT THE DON'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WOULD DEPRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE FEATURE. CURRENTLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH UNLESS HE TURNED AND HELD THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT CALLED CARDINALE NISSAN (LOCATED AT 1661 DEL MONTE BLVD, SEASIDE, CA 93955, (831) 322-4115) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,141.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 INFINITI I30. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, IT FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WOULD DEPRESS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON TO DEACTIVATE THE FEATURE. CURRENTLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH UNLESS HE TURNED AND HELD THE STEERING WHEEL BEFORE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT CALLED CARDINALE NISSAN (LOCATED AT 1661 DEL MONTE BLVD, SEASIDE, CA 93955, (831) 322-4115) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,141.
Safety Rating for the 1996 INFINITI I30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 INFINITI I30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 INFINITI I30
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 INFINITI I30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB98-033a — STEERING
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN I30 P/S RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8145 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P8145. ï· Discard all previous versions of ITB98-033.
ITB98-036b — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 1996 I30 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ISSUES Service Campaign ID #s P8131 & P8151 are no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletinâs published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID #s P8131 & P8151. ï· Discard all previous versions of ITB98-036.
ITB00047 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CANISTER. *TT
ITB96039A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER, TENSIONER GASKET AND GUIDE AVAILABLE IF A RATTLE OF EITHER SEVERAL SECONDS OR CONTINUOUSLY IS HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE TIMING CHAIN COVER WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AFTER A COLD SOAK ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JNKCA21D * TT308749. *TT
ITB00002 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF RAIL ASSEMBLY REPAIR. *TT
ITB98006B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UPDATED INFORMATION REGARDING EGI HARNESS WIRE BREAKAGE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. *TT
ITB99024A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (8 KPH). *TT
ITB98041A — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INFORMATION ON THE POWER SEAT CABLE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JNKCA21A3XT750254. *TT
ITB99024 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXHIBITING REAR BRAKE GROAN / HUMMING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT
ITB98036A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING INCIDENTS INVOLVING CERTAIN PARTS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH ARE CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT
Showing 10 of 18 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 INFINITI I30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI I30
- 1996 INFINITI I30 (current)
- 1997 INFINITI I30 — 28 complaints
- 1998 INFINITI I30 — 61 complaints
- 1999 INFINITI I30 — 36 complaints
- 2000 INFINITI I30 — 75 complaints
- 2001 INFINITI I30 — 108 complaints
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