Infiniti I30 stalling problems

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Engine · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 infiniti 130. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and all of the instrument panel lights illuminated. Oakland infiniti in oakland, california was made aware of the failure and suggested that the cam sensors be replaced in the vehicle. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) was directly related to the failure, but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · AZ

Car stalls when driving or idling. Stalled at 15 MPH in a traffic circle causing loss of power steering. Wife was driving at the time this happened. Had to pull to the side to restart. Stalls at idle when waiting for traffic light to change. Nissan knows this is a well known serious problem with the 2001 i30. The problem is the idle air control valve (iac), the engine control module (ECM), and the electric motor mounts which short out causing the iac to shortout which causes the ECM to shortout. Nissan knows this is a huge problem and still expects the owners to pay for their faulty engineering. This is a very serious and dangerous problem that needs immediate attention. This problem is talked about all over the internet by owners of these i30 and maximas.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical, Suspension · 30,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated while traveling at any speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and there was an abnormal clicking sound heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle stalled without warning on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the instrument panel had a short which made it impossible for the contact to see the gauges while driving. The contact continued to see the service engine sensor and brake light sensor illuminate intermittently. The radio and clock had not worked for an extended period of time. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the ecl computer had needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v146000 (suspension) and had experienced the same failure on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Engine · 136,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30t. The contact was driving approximately 20-65 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after placing the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by the computer software, but the vehicle would first need to be properly diagnosed to determine the exact cause of failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2011 · Electrical · IL

The car stalled, needed towing to firestone in elgin. They say it's alternator. This will be third change of the alternator for this vehicle in 4 years period. Battery has been changed about 3 months ago, when the car stalled previously. Yesterday I called infiniti, got a bit of a run around by them telling me to call nissan, who told me to call infiniti. Infiniti told me my VIN number is not included in the recall, and there's nothing they can help me with.

Filed Oct 11, 2011 · Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 infiniti i30. The contact stated that the vehicle would loose power, causing the vehicle to decelerate abnormally while driving 60 MPH and above. In addition, while stopped at a traffic stop light, the vehicle stalled. A local mechanic diagnosed that the air flow sensor was defective, causing the check engine light to illuminate. The vehicle was repaired numerous times but the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 181,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Engine · 96,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. After driving onto the side of the road fumes began to come from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure and current mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2011 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 82,000 miles · CA

I've 2001 infiniti i30 at 82,000 mil. It's stalled randomly when stopping at stoplight or backed out from parking lot. Sent to local shop to diagnose that the idle speed control defected. Replaced by local shop mechanic and it's still the same. Sent it back for further trouble shooting, left vehicle there 1 week but still couldn't find any problem. Sent to another shop said idle speed control problem. It does more often in the morning during cold weather than in the afternoon.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who stated that the idle control valve was defective and the electronic control module may be defective as well. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 03/14/11

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 infiniti i30. After having the vehicle serviced for a tune-up, the engine began to stall. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the throttle body and it needed to be replaced. On march 02, 2007, the throttle body was replaced and the failure continued to occur, it also caused his computer to become inoperable. The dealer stated that they are unable to assist him since there are no related recalls. The failure mileage was 105000 and the current mileage was 108000.