1993 INFINITI J30 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 INFINITI J30
The 1993 INFINITI J30 has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (4 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 INFINITI J30
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 INFINITI J30, potentially affecting up to 79,000 vehicles.
Recall 96V083000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 79,000 vehicles affected
Defect: A HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTOR LOCATED NEAR THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER CAN IGNITE DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO THE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATED BY THE PRE-TENSIONER WHEN THE DEVICE IS TRIGGERED.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THESE VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR PROTECTORS WITH ONES HAVING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE TO THE COMBUSTION GAS OF THE PRE-TENSIONERS WHEN ACTIVATED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 INFINITI J30
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 INFINITI J30. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytrunk Lid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, AN ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN/ WIRING AREA. THE COLUMN IS BURNED AND MELTED ONTO THE SEAT AND FLOOR, THE INTERIOR IS FIRE DAMAGED. FIRE AND POLICE SAW NO CAUSE AND ASSUME A SHORT OR DEFECT WAS CAUSE.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TURNING IGNITION ON BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS A IN PARK AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER'S SON WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE APPROX. 5 MIN. WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE WINDSHIELD BROKE WHEN THE DASH DOOR HITTING IT WHEN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HIS SON SUFFERED CUTS, BURNS AND CONTUSIONS TO HIS LEFT SIDE. HIS LEFT EYE WAS DAMAGED AND BLACKENED. VISION HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DAMAGED. *PH
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH AIRBAGS CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 1993 INFINITI J30
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 INFINITI J30 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 INFINITI J30
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 INFINITI J30. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITB95012A — STRUCTURE:BODY
LOOSE B PILLAR LOWER FINISHER. *TW
ITB93062A — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS CAUSED BY THROTTLE CHAMBER DEPOSITS. *TW
FC0008308 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VIBRATION FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, SEAT, FLOOR AND /OR GEAR SHIFTER. *TW
FC0008241 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
IDLE FLUCTUATES WITH OR WITHOUT ATC IN THE AUTO MODE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 INFINITI J30
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI J30
- 1992 INFINITI J30 — 2 complaints
- 1993 INFINITI J30 (current)
- 1994 INFINITI J30 — 25 complaints
- 1995 INFINITI J30 — 24 complaints
- 1996 INFINITI J30 — 4 complaints
- 1997 INFINITI J30 — 13 complaints
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