In the last 2 months I have had the front passenger tire blow out 3 times. After this last tire repair the car started to shake, vibrate and make a knocking noise while driving. When driving faster the steering wheel would jerk me almost offthe road. It was so bad I pulled over and when I looked at the front passenger tire it was smoking and sitting sideways. I had to get my vehicle towed and now I have no way to work. I have included an estimate of the repairs as well as a written warranty that was given to the previous owner. I was told this was no longer valid since I am not the original owner of the vehicle. The way the steering jerked and how the tire went sideways I feel that is a safety issue.
The worst 2001 Infiniti I30 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension23
- Acceleration12
- Body11
- Engine9
- Airbags8
- Brakes8
- Electrical6
- Steering6
- Transmission5
- Driver assistance4
- Wheels4
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Infiniti I30
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888‑737‑9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888‑810‑3715.
Recall number 20V008000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed the federal safety agency of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Recall number 15V287000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the pin at the end of the front suspension transverse link (lower control arm) could break where it is mounted to the frame.
- Risk
- This can cause a knocking sound and abnormal steering. This could result in difficulty controlling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transverse links on the left and right sides with new ones. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261 or infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 02V146000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Infiniti I30 109
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Intelligent key not detected / engine will not start
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Windshield cracking
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Infiniti; front sonar parking sensor service information
- Infiniti
- Subject: INFORMATION – Takata Recall
- The information below has been updated to include the INFINITI specific mail volume.
- Exterior cleaning information service information
2001 Infiniti I30 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
What 2001 Infiniti I30 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I recently took my car in for a regular smog check, and the technician reported that there is 1 open recall for my vehicle. I called and made an appointment with infiniti of roseville. Brought my vehicle in and the tech told me theres no need to replace the affected parts being as the car has 202k miles.
Tl* takata air bag recall. The contact's husband owned a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that while her daughter was in line at a drive thru, a smell emitted throughout the vehicle without warning. As the burning smell progressed, she also saw white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The driver got out of the line and checked the hood of the vehicle where she saw flames coming the engine. Authorities were called to the scene of the fire; however, before they arrived, the vehicle had exploded. The air bags deployed upon explosion. No injuries were reported at the scene and a police report and fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed due to the explosion and was towed to an unknown location. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that there was a takata recall on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v008000 (air bags) the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is vibration and a clunking noise when turning. It is hard to steer straight on road. The rear suspension including it's parts have failed making it impossible to properly align the vehicle. This has caused the front suspension to degenerate considerably causing persistant vibration and a clunking noise. This also creates a problem with the steering. It cannot be properly centered. The right rear severly under steers. There is a defective transverse link, springs and struts and a defective rack and pinion.
Takata recall for front suspension transverse link. I think this vehicle belongs in the list and of the i30t 2001 infiniti and so does the mechanic that inspected the vehicle
Takers recall wheel jerks to either right or left and causes care to jerk to either side I was going 55 to 60 miles per hour and it almost threw me completely off the road and another time it jerked me towards a car coming head on at me.
I was driving the car the engine was warm and running just fine. Then out of no where the car at 40 MPH engine begin wildly revving the rpms went directly home and in park it was doing the same thing. Turned it off called a tow truck had it towed in to local shop. A check engine light came on showing a p0505 code. The shop replaced the iacm and then the ecu at a cost of over car was returned same code and check engine light on the mechanic said it would not relearn idle and to drive it around and see if that would help. I am an elderly woman and I spend the next few days riding the brake to keep the car in control. Idle was running high in park and drive. I was becoming afraid of the car and decided to take it to the infiniti dealer for repairs. With same p0505 code and check engine light and in less then seven days the iacm and ecu once again needed to be replaced. That's because the motor mounts failed and since they are fluid filled they leaked causing the other parts to short out. The infiniti dealer said the three parts are all on the same circuit but this is only known to infiniti mechanics. The repair is now over $3000.00 pus the first charge. This is way more then my car value. I researched this condition on the internet. Kids have been driving these cars when the failure occurs at 80 MPH with both feet on the brake. I never write anything on the internet but I am concerned this is going to cause a crash and someone may be seriously hurt. Car has 110000. Miles I will pay for the repairs out of pocket but I think this should be a recall.
I was driving along the middle lane in heavy traffic. At the intersection with traffic lights, the lane was stuck in front of me and there was no space to go. In order not to block the intersection, I had to slow down and stop at the traffic lights. While I was waiting at the lights, after 10 seconds the other car came closer without slowing down and hit my car from the behind. I was rear-ended on that incident.
"takata recall".... I received an airbag safety recall back in oct 2013. I took the car to kuni westside inifiniti, lynnwood, wa.... They completed the recall with inflator -air bag, as-k8e61-7994d. I am unaware as to which air bag was replaced. Recently the air bag indicator light on the dashboard started flashing. I called the dealership and was informed that there was no recent recall, just the one back in 2013. They informed me to make an appointment and they would check it out... The dealership is approx 80 miles away from my home. I am 88 yrs old and I have yet to take it in.... What is the "flashing light" telling me???
It didn't do anything. Was rear ended and so it didn't deploy at time of accident. It was in motion.
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Questions about the 2001 Infiniti I30
Is the 2001 Infiniti I30 reliable?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the 2001 Infiniti I30, 37.5 times a typical I30 model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Infiniti I30?
Suspension, with 23 complaints, typically around 118,000 miles. Next is acceleration (12).
How many recalls does the 2001 Infiniti I30 have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Infiniti I30 suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V146000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Infiniti I30 get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Infiniti I30 range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.
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