1998 Infiniti I30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Infiniti I30, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Infiniti I30
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator. 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…
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. This can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator.
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Infiniti I30 have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,489 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Air bag light flashing, dealership indicated "a very common problem" for this year and make infiniiti . Well a common problem to me seems like it should be a recall. I was told by dealership that it w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2017 · Air bags
“While driving home could hear a clicking noise in the wiring car started to lose power and eventually died in the road, jump started it to get to a shop was told it was the alternator, bought new alte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Infiniti I30. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18–19 / 24–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Infiniti I30 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Infiniti I30 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Infiniti I30 | 0 | 24 |
| 1997 Infiniti I30 | 1 | 20 |
| 1998 Infiniti I30 | 2 | 49 |
| 1999 Infiniti I30 | 0 | 26 |
| 2000 Infiniti I30 | 0 | 50 |
| 2001 Infiniti I30 | 3 | 75 |
| 2002 Infiniti I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 Infiniti I30 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Infiniti I30 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Infiniti I30
How do I know if my 1998 Infiniti I30 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Infiniti I30; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Infiniti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V171000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.