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.
2001 Infiniti I30 suspension complaints
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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.
Research of the federal safety agency records show 3 other complaints similar to mine. I first reported this issue to nissan on feb-12-08. The rear suspension bottoms out. Diagnosis by my mechanic, later confirmed by the infiniti dealer, was the failure of the passenger side moog rear suspension mount. My message to nissan at the time read as follows: "I am unpleasantly surprised that a bushing in the rear suspension of my i30 needs replacement, and that the complete rear end must be replaced. It is going to cost me $800 to replace a $40 bushing that should have never failed in a car driven over excellent roads for only 87,000 miles." nissan/infiniti did not agree that it was unreasonable to charge close to $1,000 for the replacement of a $40 bushing and refused to offer any accommodation. The car now has 107,000 and the problem persists.
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.
While driving at various speeds there a loud grinding noise came from the front right wheel. When taken vehicle to dealer for service it was determined that bearing and hub wore out.
Information request regarding recall 02v146000 with the 2001 infiniti i30. *mr the consumer requested the number of accidents caused by the malfunction, the number of owners notified, the number of complaints, the number of accidents, the amount of deaths or injuries, and any info regarding settlements paid by infinity or nissan. (all in reference to the recall) *sc
Car flipped over due to suspension failure. Suspension part was subject of may 2002 recall.
There is vibration and a clunking noise when turning. It is hard to steer straight on road. *ak 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.
Rear suspension bangs and bottoms out whenever the vehicle hits a hole or bump in the roadway. It also bottoms outwith any amount of weight in the rear seat. Infinity installed the i30t model springs and struts when I complained but the problem still exists as before.it feels like you are driving on wooden wheels when you go over a bump or hit a hole. Infiniti admitted the changed the rear suspension on this 2001 model year. Its the worst riding car I have ever owned..I am exercising my rights under the state lemon law since infinity has said that the vehick is fin. Ha ha.
Rear suspension failed.
The bottom of the car is rubbing the pavement while driving with more the 400lb in the back seat, also have to press the brake pedal excessively to dis engage cruise control
Cruise control is difficult to release when brake pedal is being depressed. Also when two or more passengers are riding in rear of the vehicle rear suspension bottoms out. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Rear suspension seems to bottom out at frw speeds and there seems to be a unusal amount of interior road noise. *ak (dot number: 0 tiresize: 0)
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