1996 Infiniti I30: common problems and reliability
31 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about vehicle speed control. No recalls.
Should I buy a 1996 I30?The 1996 Infiniti I30 has 31 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and tires.
Safety record for the 1996 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Infiniti I30 vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1996 a good year for the I30?
Across the 7 I30 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2002) to 79 (2001). With 31 complaints, the 1996 I30 sits about the same as the model's median of 31.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability and durability, particularly for the VQ30DE engine and automatic transmission.
Owner insights cover all generations of the I30. See the full I30 owner picture and every model year.
Other I30 model years
Compare every I30 year side by side to see how 1996 ranks against the rest.
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