2001 Infiniti I30: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 75 complaints about the 2001 Infiniti I30 describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2001
5
2000
2

What owners say

Filed Dec 31, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · MN

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 I was told this was no longer valid since I am not the original owner of the vehicle.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.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Suspension · 74,800 miles · PR

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that the vehicle had exhibited a knocking sound since it was purchased. The sound was constant and became progressively worse when making a turn. The contact had the vehicle inspected and was told that the transverse link was broken and that there was recall campaign number 02v146000, which deals with the suspension, a failure of the link. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage 74800 and current mileages was 75000.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated there was a slight shimmy and an unusual knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, there was a slight loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front lower control arm was replaced. The manufacture advised there was a recall on his year, make and model pertaining to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000: suspension: front: control arm: lower arm) however, the contact was unable to confirm if her vehicle was included with the recall. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The steering wheel functioned abnormally as well. The vehicle has been taken to a mechanic three times. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v146000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower arm). The current mileage was 136,800 and failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 02/15/08.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

I heard a loud knocking sound in the front end of the car and noticed the car handling erratically. I pulled into a local sts tire and service center. The technicians indicated the front right axle failed and subsequently damaged the wheel bearing and hub. The damaged parts were left with the shop.