Complaints
61
Crashes
7
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Infiniti I30 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:127,800 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Avg mileage:110,551 mi
Fires:5
#36 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Avg mileage:63,400 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Infiniti I30.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 127,800 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 7 | — | 5 | 110,551 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 6 | 1 | — | 63,400 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,800
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
110,551
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,400
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Infiniti I30 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Infiniti I30 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1998 Infiniti I30 has 61 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Infiniti I30?
Top reported problems: Airbags (11 complaints, avg 127,800 mi); Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator (7 complaints, avg 110,551 mi); Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (6 complaints, avg 63,400 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Infiniti I30?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,669 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Infiniti I30?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Infiniti I30 include 7 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Infiniti I30 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Infiniti I30 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Infiniti I30?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Infiniti I30 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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