The 1997 Infiniti I30 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 161,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
2crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
Total complaints28
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While fueling the vehicle, the bracket that held the fuel filler neck became corroded. The contact stated that fuel spilled out after fueling the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 infiniti i30. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The road conditions were wet and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. As of december 20, 2007, the dealer had not…”
“I have a 1997 infiniti i30 that was purchased oct 2006 with apprx 94,000 now has 105,000. Car has been a lemon from month 2 on, I have spent over $2000 in repairs. I have even taken the vehicle to the local infiniti dealership and them nor anyone else can figure out what is wrong with the vehicle.…”
“I have a 1997 infiniti i30 that was purchased oct 2006 with apprx 94,000 now has 105,000. Car has been a lemon from month 2 on, I have spent over $2000 in repairs. I have even taken the vehicle to the local infiniti dealership and them nor anyone else can figure out what is wrong with the vehicle.…”
“I have a 1997 infiniti i30 that was purchased oct 2006 with apprx 94,000 now has 105,000. Car has been a lemon from month 2 on, I have spent over $2000 in repairs. I have even taken the vehicle to the local infiniti dealership and them nor anyone else can figure out what is wrong with the vehicle.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Infiniti I30 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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